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An Unknown \"Q\" Variable in Pharmacotherapy

Samir Malhotra

Citation Information : Malhotra S. An Unknown \"Q\" Variable in Pharmacotherapy. J Postgrad Med Edu Res 2023; 57 (2):53-55.

DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10028-1624

License: CC BY-NC 4.0

Published Online: 31-05-2023

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2023; The Author(s).


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