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... patients
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dsDNA and Sm antigen are specific for SLE and have been associated
with ... high-dose intra-
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Ankle Injuries
Ankle injuries are ubiquitous and constitute the most common acute
musculoskeletal ... dressing is worn for 2 to 3 days. Air stirrup braces are rec-
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Severe aci...