Acta Laser Biology Sinica, Volume. 34, Issue 2, 97(2025)

Research Progress on Laser Injury to Human Body and Its Prevention and Treatment

DUAN Zhaoxia, ZHANG Jieyuan, YANG Guangming, and LI Bingcang*
Author Affiliations
  • Department 6 of Field Research Institute, Daping Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing 400042, China
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    Received: Jul. 26, 2024

    Accepted: Jul. 24, 2025

    Published Online: Jul. 24, 2025

    The Author Email: LI Bingcang (bcli1118@qq.com)

    DOI:10.3969/j.issn.1007-7146.2025.02.001

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