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Editorial
. 2003 Feb 8;326(7384):295-6.
doi: 10.1136/bmj.326.7384.295.

Thyroid function tests and hypothyroidism

Editorial

Thyroid function tests and hypothyroidism

Anthony D Toft et al. BMJ. .
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