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Aging, arthritis, and disability
Article first published online: 31 MAR 2006
DOI: 10.1002/art.21861
Copyright © 2006 by the American College of Rheumatology
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Covinsky, K. (2006), Aging, arthritis, and disability. Arthritis & Rheumatism, 55: 175–176. doi: 10.1002/art.21861
Publication History
- Issue published online: 31 MAR 2006
- Article first published online: 31 MAR 2006
- Manuscript Accepted: 17 OCT 2005
- Manuscript Received: 30 SEP 2005
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