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Comment
. 1999 Oct 30;319(7218):1199.
doi: 10.1136/bmj.319.7218.1199.

Study confirms tendency towards lower risk of myocardial infarction with second generation oral contraceptives in UK

P O'Brien
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Study confirms tendency towards lower risk of myocardial infarction with second generation oral contraceptives in UK

P O'Brien. BMJ. .
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