Evolution of Patient Decision-Making Regarding Medical Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis
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second patient with seronegative rheumatoid arthritis and treatment with diet
second patient with seronegative rheumatoid arthritis and treatment with diet
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عنوان ژورنال: Arthritis Care & Research
سال: 2016
ISSN: 2151-464X
DOI: 10.1002/acr.22688