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Device Evaluation

The Role of the Capsaicin 8% Patch in the Treatment of Painful Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy

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Pages 595-609 | Received 22 Mar 2021, Accepted 18 Jan 2022, Published online: 14 Feb 2022

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