Seminars in Roentgenology
Volume 44, Issue 3 , Pages 180-181 , July 2009

Evidence-based Radiology: Step 4—Apply

  • Paul Cronin, MD, MS, MRCPI, FRCR

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests to Paul Cronin, MD, MS, MRCPI, FRCR, Division of Cardiothoracic Radiology, Department of Radiology, University of Michigan Hospitals, B1 132G Taubman Center/5302, 1500 E, Medical Center Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5302

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 Funded in part by GE-AUR Radiology Research Academic Fellowship.

PII: S0037-198X(09)00020-0

doi: 10.1053/j.ro.2009.03.004

Seminars in Roentgenology
Volume 44, Issue 3 , Pages 180-181 , July 2009

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