Curious case of muscle spasm
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KEY CLINICAL MESSAGE If no improvement is seen with ongoing treatment for current diagnosis, then diagnosis should be questioned. History taking and physical examination remain essential tools in care of the patient in addition to the current technological advancement.
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دوره 2 شماره
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تاریخ انتشار 2014