Effect of growth-hormone therapy on early atherosclerotic changes in GH-deficient adults

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Bengtsson, BA [1 ]
Johannsson, G [1 ]
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[1] Sahlgrens Univ Hosp, Res Ctr Endocrinol & Metab, S-41345 Gothenburg, Sweden
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10.1016/S0140-6736(99)90092-2
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R5 [内科学];
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