Interpreting observational studies -- look before you leap

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Anthony A Bavry et al. J Clin Epidemiol. 2006 Aug.

. 2006 Aug;59(8):763-4.

doi: 10.1016/j.jclinepi.2005.12.015. Epub 2006 May 15.

¹ Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, 9500 Euclid Avenue, Desk F25, Cleveland, OH 44195, USA.

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