Journal of Vasculitis: A Forum for Vasculitis Researchers from East to West, from Bench to Clinic
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Chien-Sheng Wu1, 2* 1Department of Internal Medicine, Far Eastern Memorial Hospital, Taiwan 2Department of Internal Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taiwan *Corresponding author: Chien-Sheng Wu, Department of Internal Medicine, Far Eastern Memorial Hospital, No.21, Sec.2, Nan-Ya South Road, Banciao Dist., New Taipei City 220, Taiwan, Tel: +886 277282148; Fax: +886 223570212; E-mail: [email protected]
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