American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Volume 199, Issue 5 , Pages 441-442 , November 2008

Synthesize evidence and they will change?

Received 23 June 2008 ,Accepted 30 June 2008.

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 Dr Thorp is a Hugh McAllister Distinguished Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

PII: S0002-9378(08)00777-1

doi: 10.1016/j.ajog.2008.06.095

American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Volume 199, Issue 5 , Pages 441-442 , November 2008

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