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September 2003 in “Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine” The book is a comprehensive guide for forensic practitioners and exam candidates.
May 2014 in “Annals of Plastic Surgery” The book is highly praised as an essential resource for plastic surgeons, despite minor gaps.
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March 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Hair loss affects self-esteem; patients seek effective, low side-effect treatments.
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Abortion access should be defended on public health grounds, and medical evaluations are crucial in psychiatric cases to avoid misdiagnosis.
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