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Mediterr J Rheumatol 2021;32(4):316-23
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Cupping (Hijama) in Rheumatic Diseases: The Evidence
Georges El Hasbani1, Ali Jawad2, Imad Uthman1
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1. Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, American University of Beirut Medical Centre, Beirut, Lebanon

2. Department of Rheumatology, the Royal London Hospital, Bancroft Road, London, United Kingdom

G El Hasbani, I Uthman

Keywords: cupping, alternative medicine, safety, rheumatology
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