Journal of Chiropractic Medicine
Volume 3, Issue 4 , Pages 160-163 , Autumn 2004

Vioxx®: What should we tell our patients?

  • Claire Johnson, MSEd, DC

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    • Corresponding Author Information200 E. Roosevelt Rd. Lombard, IL 60148

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PII: S0899-3467(07)60104-9

doi: 10.1016/S0899-3467(07)60104-9

Journal of Chiropractic Medicine
Volume 3, Issue 4 , Pages 160-163 , Autumn 2004

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