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50 citations,
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73 citations,
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20 citations,
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40 citations,
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70 citations,
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27 citations,
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1 citations,
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21 citations,
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1 citations,
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The document listed various medical job opportunities with competitive benefits and living conditions.
27 citations,
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3 citations,
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4 citations,
May 2024 in “The Lancet” Bariatric surgery improves ovulation rates in women with PCOS and obesity better than medical therapy.
4 citations,
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40 citations,
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251 citations,
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86 citations,
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4 citations,
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The books were useful but had some areas needing improvement.