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The Impact of a Poison Control Center on the Length of Hospital Stay for Patients With Poisoning

Zdravko P. VassilevNew Jersey Poison Information and Education System, Newark, New Jersey, USA;Department of Preventive Medicine and Community Health, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, New Jersey Medical School, Newark, New Jersey, USA
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Steven M. MarcusNew Jersey Poison Information and Education System, Newark, New Jersey, USA;Department of Preventive Medicine and Community Health, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, New Jersey Medical School, Newark, New Jersey, USA
Pages 107-110 | Received 25 Jan 2006, Accepted 22 Mar 2006, Published online: 24 Feb 2007

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