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Three different phenotypes of erythromycin-resistant Streptococcus pyogenes in Finland. J Antimicrob Chemother (1993) 4.83
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Mapping genes for NIDDM. Design of the Finland-United States Investigation of NIDDM Genetics (FUSION) Study. Diabetes Care (1998) 3.99
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Theory and action for health promotion illustrations from the North Karelia Project. Am J Public Health (1982) 2.95
Socioeconomic conditions in childhood and ischaemic heart disease during middle age. BMJ (1990) 2.91
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Prospective observational study to assess value of prostate specific antigen as screening test for prostate cancer. BMJ (1995) 2.80
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Risk of acute coronary events and serum concentration of asymmetrical dimethylarginine. Lancet (2002) 2.65
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Glucose intolerance during diuretic therapy. Results of trial by the European Working Party on Hypertension in the Elderly. Lancet (1978) 2.56
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