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Mediterr J Rheumatol 2018;29(3):178-81
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ACTH vs betamethasone for the treatment of acute gout in hospitalized patients: A randomized, open label, comparative study
Dimitrios Daoussis, Panagiotis Kordas
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University Hospital of Patras

Keywords: gout, treatment, ACTH, Adrenocorticotropic hormone, hospitalized patients
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