Vol 26, No 1 (2019)
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Uric acid and xantine-oxidase inhibitors in patients with gout: A re-assessment and an update

Claudio Borghi1, Krzysztof Narkiewicz2, Giuseppe Mancia3
Pubmed: 30882192
Cardiol J 2019;26(1):99-101.

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