New federal office will spend millions to regulate herbal remedies, vitamins.
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The new Office of Natural Health Products promises better regulation of herbal remedies, but its creation raises many questions.
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- CMAJ : Canadian Medical Association journal = journal de l'Association medicale canadienne
دوره 160 9 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1999