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Orthopedic

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Osteoarticular Conditions and Degenerative Disc Disease

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Neurodegenerative and Neurological Conditions

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Urological Conditions

  • Yao C, Zhang X, Yu Z, et al., Effects of Stem Cell Therapy on Diabetic Mellitus Erectile Dysfunction: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. J Sex Med 2022;19:21–36.
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Endocrine Conditions

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Chronic Gastrointestinal Inflammatory Conditions

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Autoimmune Conditions

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