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. 2012 Oct;62(603):518-20.
doi: 10.3399/bjgp12X656757.

Looks vestibular: irrational prescribing of antivertiginous drugs for older dizzy patients in general practice

Otto R Maarsingh, François G Schellevis, Henriëtte E van der Horst

Looks vestibular: irrational prescribing of antivertiginous drugs for older dizzy patients in general practice

Otto R Maarsingh et al. Br J Gen Pract. 2012 Oct.
No abstract available

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