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Original Article

Dutasteride improves bone mineral density in male patients with lower urinary tract symptoms and prostatic enlargement: a preliminary study

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Pages 12-14 | Received 01 May 2015, Accepted 09 Jul 2015, Published online: 30 Jul 2015

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