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Comment
. 2021 Jun 21;193(25):E996.
doi: 10.1503/cmaj.78786.

Consider patient risk factors for melanoma when prescribing antihypertensives

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Consider patient risk factors for melanoma when prescribing antihypertensives

Martin Dawes. CMAJ. .
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