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Editorial
. 2007 Jan 6;334(7583):2.
doi: 10.1136/bmj.39063.645532.BE.

Lower urinary tract symptoms in men

Christopher R Chapple, Anand K Patel
Editorial

Lower urinary tract symptoms in men

Christopher R Chapple et al. BMJ. .

Abstract

Self management is at least as effective as watchful waiting, and may delay further intervention

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Conflict of interest statement

Competing interests: CC has acted as a consultant for or received research funding (or both) from Pfizer, Astellas, Abbott, Allergan, and Recordati Pharmaceuticals.

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