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Diabetes: Review

A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials comparing pioglitazone versus metformin in the treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome

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Pages 723-730 | Accepted 19 Mar 2012, Published online: 19 Apr 2012

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