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Experimental Aging Research
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Research Article

Frequency and Risk Factors of Re-hospitalization in Geriatric Inpatient Wards: A Multicenter Retrospective Analysis

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Pages 70-82 | Received 02 Sep 2020, Accepted 04 Feb 2022, Published online: 17 Feb 2022

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