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Editorial
. 1999 Jan 2;318(7175):5-6.
doi: 10.1136/bmj.318.7175.5.

Treating thyrotoxicosis in pregnant or potentially pregnant women

M J O'Doherty, P R McElhatton, S H Thomas
Editorial

Treating thyrotoxicosis in pregnant or potentially pregnant women

M J O'Doherty et al. BMJ. .
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