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. 2001 Feb 6;164(3):351-3.

Proof versus plausibility: rules of engagement for the struggle to evaluate alternative cancer therapies

L J Hoffer  1
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Proof versus plausibility: rules of engagement for the struggle to evaluate alternative cancer therapies

L J Hoffer. CMAJ. .
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  • A cure for miracles.
    [No authors listed] [No authors listed] CMAJ. 2001 Feb 6;164(3):317, 319. CMAJ. 2001. PMID: 11232126 Free PMC article. No abstract available.

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