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The Prevalence, Predictors, and Consequences of Peripheral Sensory Neuropathy in Older Patients

James W. Mold, Sara K. Vesely, Barbara A. Keyl, Joan B. Schenk and Michelle Roberts
The Journal of the American Board of Family Practice September 2004, 17 (5) 309-318; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3122/jabfm.17.5.309
James W. Mold
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Sara K. Vesely
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Barbara A. Keyl
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Joan B. Schenk
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