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Editorial
. 2012 Jul;16(7):599-600.
doi: 10.1007/s12603-012-0096-y.

Implementing frailty into clinical practice: we cannot wait

B Vellas, P Cestac, J E Moley
Editorial

Implementing frailty into clinical practice: we cannot wait

B Vellas et al. J Nutr Health Aging. 2012 Jul.
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