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Peripheral Neuropathy in Older People Is Associated with Reduced Life Expectancy

Frank H. Lawler, James W. Mold, Xiaolan Liao and David E. Bard
The Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine May 2023, 36 (3) 431-438; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3122/jabfm.2022.220306R1
Frank H. Lawler
From the Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City (FHL, JWM); Department of Pediatrics, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City (XL, DEB).
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James W. Mold
From the Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City (FHL, JWM); Department of Pediatrics, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City (XL, DEB).
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Xiaolan Liao
From the Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City (FHL, JWM); Department of Pediatrics, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City (XL, DEB).
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David E. Bard
From the Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City (FHL, JWM); Department of Pediatrics, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City (XL, DEB).
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The Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine May 2023, 36 (3) 431-438; DOI: 10.3122/jabfm.2022.220306R1

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The Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine May 2023, 36 (3) 431-438; DOI: 10.3122/jabfm.2022.220306R1
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