Futility studies: spending a little to save a lot.
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published by admin on Mon, 09/08/2014 3:07pm Title Futility studies: spending a little to save a lot. Publication Type Journal Article Year of Publication 2006 Authors Schwid, SR, Cutter, GR Journal Neurology Volume 66 Issue 5 Pagination 626-7 Date Published 2006 Mar 14 ISSN 1526-632X
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Neurology
دوره 66 5 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2006