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Physician Prescribing Patterns of Oral Corticosteroids for Musculoskeletal Injuries

Kimberly G. Harmon and Chris Hawley
The Journal of the American Board of Family Practice May 2003, 16 (3) 209-212; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3122/jabfm.16.3.209
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Kimberly G. Harmon, Chris Hawley
The Journal of the American Board of Family Practice May 2003, 16 (3) 209-212; DOI: 10.3122/jabfm.16.3.209

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