Journal of Hepatology
Volume 44, Issue 1 , Pages 8-10 , January 2006

Hepatocellular carcinoma in the United States. Lessons from a population-based study in Medicare recipients

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doi: 10.1016/j.jhep.2005.11.001

Journal of Hepatology
Volume 44, Issue 1 , Pages 8-10 , January 2006

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