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Radford-Smith, G., O'Rourke, P. How useful are biomarkers for the prediction of short-term relapse in patients with Crohn's disease?. Nat Rev Gastroenterol Hepatol 4, 72–73 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1038/ncpgasthep0716
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