The American Journal of Medicine
Volume 121, Issue 6 , Pages 497-500 , June 2008

A Story with No Twist

  • Khiem T. Tran, MD, MHA

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    • Corresponding Author InformationRequests for reprints should be addressed to Khiem T. Tran, MD, MHA, Department of Medicine, Kyle Health Center, 1000 Health Center Road, Kyle, SD 57752.
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  • Marcia A. Shannon, FNP

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 Michael Bettmann, MD, Section Editor

PII: S0002-9343(07)01141-2

doi: 10.1016/j.amjmed.2007.11.008

The American Journal of Medicine
Volume 121, Issue 6 , Pages 497-500 , June 2008

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