The American Journal of Medicine
Volume 119, Issue 11, Supplement 1 , Pages S9-S12 , November 2006

Case 3: Acute Gout—Risk Factors and Inappropriate Therapy

  • Arthur L. Weaver, MD

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    • Corresponding Author InformationRequests for reprints should be addressed to Arthur L. Weaver, MD, 9914 Weavers Point Road, Pequot Lakes, Minnesota 56472.

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PII: S0002-9343(06)00752-2

doi: 10.1016/j.amjmed.2006.06.026

The American Journal of Medicine
Volume 119, Issue 11, Supplement 1 , Pages S9-S12 , November 2006

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