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David Loxterkamp
The Annals of Family Medicine May 2009, 7 (3) 269-272; DOI: https://doi.org/10.1370/afm.977
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vol. 7 no. 3 269-272
DOI 
https://doi.org/10.1370/afm.977
PubMed 
19433848

Published By 
The Annals of Family Medicine
Print ISSN 
1544-1709
Online ISSN 
1544-1717
History 
  • Received for publication June 6, 2008
  • Revision received September 5, 2008
  • Accepted for publication September 29, 2008
  • Published online May 11, 2009.

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© 2009 Annals of Family Medicine, Inc.

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  1. David Loxterkamp, MD
  1. Seaport Family Medicine, Belfast, Maine
  1. CORRESPONDING AUTHOR: David Loxterkamp, MD, Seaport Family Practice, 41 Wight St, Belfast, ME 04915, dr.loxterkamp{at}myfairpoint.net

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