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. 2003 May 17;326(7398):1086; author reply 1087.
doi: 10.1136/bmj.326.7398.1086-a.

Thyroid function tests and hypothyroidism. Reducing concentrations further would be harmful

Mike Crilly
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Thyroid function tests and hypothyroidism. Reducing concentrations further would be harmful

Mike Crilly. BMJ. .
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