The American Journal of Medicine
Volume 123, Issue 5 , Pages 417-419 , May 2010

Unraveling a Sticky Paradox

  • Evan P. Kransdorf, MD, PhD
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  • Murat O. Arcasoy, MD

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    • Corresponding Author InformationRequests for reprints should be addressed to Murat O. Arcasoy, MD, Department of Medicine, Duke University School of Medicine, DUMC Box 3912, Durham, NC 27710

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 Aimee K. Zaas, MD, Section Editor

 Funding: None.

 Conflict of Interest: Both authors assert no relevant disclosures.

 Authorship: Both authors had access to the data and contributed to the writing of the manuscript.

PII: S0002-9343(10)00014-8

doi: 10.1016/j.amjmed.2010.01.003

The American Journal of Medicine
Volume 123, Issue 5 , Pages 417-419 , May 2010

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