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Review
. 2006 Feb;82(964):126-9.
doi: 10.1136/pgmj.2005.037598.

Uroscopic rainbow: modern matula medicine

C L Foot  1 , J F Fraser
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Review

Uroscopic rainbow: modern matula medicine

C L Foot et al. Postgrad Med J. 2006 Feb.

Abstract

Visual inspection of a patient's urine has long been used by physicians, with colour recognised as having important clinical implications. In this review the authors will revisit this ancient pastime with relevance to contemporary medical practice.

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