Journal of Clinical Epidemiology
Volume 63, Issue 2 , Pages 115-116 , February 2010

Credibility and methodology of effectiveness research keep us busy

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doi: 10.1016/j.jclinepi.2009.11.003

Journal of Clinical Epidemiology
Volume 63, Issue 2 , Pages 115-116 , February 2010