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However, there is insufficient evidence to prove that the effects of PBM are long-lasting enough to improve patients\u2019 quality of life.The manuscript represents valid work; neither this manuscript nor one with substantially similar content under this authorship has been published or is being considered for publication elsewhere (except as described in the manuscript submission); and copies of any closely related manuscripts are enclosed in the manuscript submission.","order":2,"name":"Ethics","group":{"name":"EthicsHeading","label":"Conclusion"}},{"value":"As a systematic review, the article is based on papers which were previously considered for ethical standards.","order":3,"name":"Ethics","group":{"name":"EthicsHeading","label":"Ethical approval"}},{"value":"The authors declare no competing interests.","order":4,"name":"Ethics","group":{"name":"EthicsHeading","label":"Conflict of interest"}}]}}