Acta Laser Biology Sinica, Volume. 34, Issue 2, 97(2025)
Research Progress on Laser Injury to Human Body and Its Prevention and Treatment
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DUAN Zhaoxia, ZHANG Jieyuan, YANG Guangming, LI Bingcang. Research Progress on Laser Injury to Human Body and Its Prevention and Treatment[J]. Acta Laser Biology Sinica, 2025, 34(2): 97
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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)