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Review
. 2001 Nov;94(2):131-132.
doi: 10.1016/S0304-3959(01)00371-2.

What is a "clinically meaningful" reduction in pain?

Michael C Rowbotham  1
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Review

What is a "clinically meaningful" reduction in pain?

Michael C Rowbotham. Pain. 2001 Nov.
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