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Mediterr J Rheumatol 2017;28(3):112-5
Important Considerations for Examining Endothelial Dysfunction in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Authors Information

1: School of Sport, Health and Exercise Sciences, Bangor University, Bangor, Wales, United Kingdom

2: Dudley Group of Hospitals NHS Trust, Russells Hall Hospital, Dudley, United Kingdom
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