A known unknown? Pharmacological prevention of venous thromboembolism in nursing home residents.
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SUBMITTER: Bruggemann RAG
PROVIDER: S-EPMC9291459 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Nov
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A known unknown? Pharmacological prevention of venous thromboembolism in nursing home residents.
Brüggemann Renée A G RAG Alnima Teba T Brouns Steffie H A SHA Hanssen Nordin M J NMJ Schols Jos M G A JMGA Ten Cate Hugo H Spaetgens Bart B Ten Cate-Hoek Arina J AJ
Journal of the American Geriatrics Society 20210823 11
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