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Lack of neurotoxicity after rapid clearance of high dose methotrexate followed by minimal dose folinic acid

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Cohen, I.J. Lack of neurotoxicity after rapid clearance of high dose methotrexate followed by minimal dose folinic acid. Support Care Cancer 30, 1899–1900 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00520-021-06464-7

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