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. 2014 Feb;38(1):32-4.
doi: 10.4093/dmj.2014.38.1.32.

Statin for the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease in patients with diabetes mellitus

Bo Kyung Koo  1
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Statin for the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease in patients with diabetes mellitus

Bo Kyung Koo. Diabetes Metab J. 2014 Feb.
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