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Anabolic androgenic steroid use in recreational gym users: a regional sample of the Mid-Glamorgan area

F. Grace BSc, Researcher in Health & Exercise Science
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J. Baker PhD, Senior Lecturer in Health & Exercise Science
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B. Davies PhD FACSM, Professor of Health & Exercise Science Institute of Health and Exercise Science,Department of Applied Science,University of Glamorgan, Pontypridd,Mid-Glamorgan,Wales CF37 1DL, UK
Pages 189-195 | Published online: 12 Jul 2009

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M R Graham, F M Grace, W Boobier, D Hullin, A Kicman, D Cowan, B Davies & J S Baker. (2006) Homocysteine induced cardiovascular events: a consequence of long term anabolic-androgenic steroid (AAS) abuse. British Journal of Sports Medicine 40:7, pages 644-648.
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