A systematic MEDLINE analysis of therapeutic approaches in ankylosing spondylitis.

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Published in Rheumatol Int on June 28, 2009

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L Goh1, A Samanta

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1: Department of Rheumatology, Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton and Somerset NHS Trust, Taunton, TA1 5DA, UK. lesliegohs2000@yahoo.com

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