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drop mets from ependymoma.

Posted By: Anon on 2008-09-15
In Reply to: drop ? appendamoma - MT

Subject: drop mets from ependymoma.

mets as in metastasis.


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Treadmill exercise stress test initial assessment; Functional capacity assessment; Activity of daily living:. Lying quietly 1.0METS; Sitting: light activity ...
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