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Topical Nitroglycerin for Osteoporosis: Old Drug New Application

Ayush Agarwal, Omkar Singh

Citation Information : Agarwal A, Singh O. Topical Nitroglycerin for Osteoporosis: Old Drug New Application. J South Asian Feder Obs Gynae 2016; 8 (1):1-3.

DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10006-1374

Published Online: 01-04-2017

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2016; The Author(s).


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