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Original Article

Effects of Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs and Prednisolone on Synovial Fluid White Cells, Prostaglandin E2, Leukotriene B4 and Cyclic AMP in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis

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Pages 71-75 | Published online: 12 Jul 2009

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