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> In a conversation with H. E. Marman, MD (August 2005).…
> According to a letter from H. E. Marman, MD, in August 2005.…
> Similar findings have been noted by Roberts6 and by H. E. Marman, MD (written communication, August 2005).
> According to the manufacturer (H. R. Smith, oral communication, May 2005), the drug became available in Japan in January 2004.
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