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Epidemiology and pathogenesis of incident pain-related disability in malignant hematology: an Italian survey

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Loving gratitude is extended to Sabrina and Elisa, my family, for the boundless patience during the hours of my work.

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    Andrea Tendas, Pasquale Niscola, Marco Giovannini, Laura Scaramucci, Luca Cupelli, Teresa Dentamaro & Paolo de Fabritiis

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Tendas, A., Niscola, P., Giovannini, M. et al. Epidemiology and pathogenesis of incident pain-related disability in malignant hematology: an Italian survey. Ann Hematol 90, 719–720 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00277-010-1064-4

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