Sjogren syndrome: neurologic complications
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By Gustavo C Roman MD (Dr. Roman, Director of the Alzheimer Center of Excellence at the Methodist Neurological Institute in Houston, Texas, has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.) Pedro J Ruiz MD (Dr. Ruiz of the California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco, California, has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.) Originally released June 28, 2006; last updated June 3, 2012; expires June 3, 2015
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