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. 2009 Jul 7;151(1):70; author reply 70-1.
doi: 10.7326/0003-4819-151-1-200907070-00014.

Do methodological flaws invalidate a randomized trial of lifestyle modification programs in obese patients?

Vance W Berger
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Do methodological flaws invalidate a randomized trial of lifestyle modification programs in obese patients?

Vance W Berger. Ann Intern Med. .
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