The American Journal of Medicine
Volume 119, Issue 11, Supplement 1 , Pages S5-S8 , November 2006

Discussion Following Cases 1 and 2

  • J. Michael Finley, DO

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    • Corresponding Author InformationRequests for reprints should be addressed to J. Michael Finley, DO, Department of Medicine, Western University–College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific, 309 East Second Street, Pomona, California 91766.

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doi: 10.1016/j.amjmed.2006.06.017

The American Journal of Medicine
Volume 119, Issue 11, Supplement 1 , Pages S5-S8 , November 2006

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