Mad cows and Englishmen: the aftermath of a BSE scare.
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The consumption of prime beef cuts is down, animals have been slaughtered by the thousand and 3 farmers have committed suicide as the mad-cow issue continues to cause concern in the United Kingdom. In this report from London, Caroline Richmond also notes that the royal colleges have published a report stating that chronic fatigue syndrome is a real illness and patients need help.
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- CMAJ : Canadian Medical Association journal = journal de l'Association medicale canadienne
دوره 156 7 شماره
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تاریخ انتشار 1997