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Editorial
. 2024;16(10):429-430.
doi: 10.4155/bio-2023-0240. Epub 2024 Feb 28.

Revolutionizing depression diagnosis: earwax analysis for cortisol and beyond

Shahzaib Samad  1 , Bilqees Baloch  2 , Muhammad Abdul Qadeer  1
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Editorial

Revolutionizing depression diagnosis: earwax analysis for cortisol and beyond

Shahzaib Samad et al. Bioanalysis. 2024.
No abstract available

Keywords: cerumen; cortisol; depression; diagnosis; earwax; invention; non-invasive.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors have no competing interests or relevant affiliations with any organization or entity with the subject matter or materials discussed in the manuscript. This includes employment, consultancies, stock ownership or options and expert testimony.

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