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Ekusheva E.V.

Federal Research and Clinical Center of Specialized Types of Health Care and Medical Technology of the Federal Medical and Biological Agency

12 reasons to prescribe vitamin B12

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Journal: Non Nocere. New Therapeutic Journal. 2025;(8): 66‑72

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Ekusheva EV. 12 reasons to prescribe vitamin B12. Non Nocere. New Therapeutic Journal. 2025;(8):66‑72. (In Russ.)

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