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doi: 10.1136/bmj.316.7137.1057.
Aspirin for prophylaxis against headache at high altitudes: randomised, double blind, placebo controlled trial
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Aspirin for prophylaxis against headache at high altitudes: randomised, double blind, placebo controlled trial
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Relation between arterial oxygen saturation values 3 hours after arrival at high altitude, and difference in heart rate after exercise at high and low altitudes in subjects taking placebo or aspirin. s shows subjects who developed headache at high altitude
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