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Efficacy of topical non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in the treatment of osteoarthritis: meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials
BMJ 2004; 329 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.38159.639028.7C (Published 05 August 2004) Cite this as: BMJ 2004;329:324
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