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Prokinetic agents may be the best drug choice for non-ulcer dyspepsia in the elderly

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Prokinetic agents may be the best drug choice for non-ulcer dyspepsia in the elderly. Drugs Ther. Perspect 18, 13–16 (2002). https://doi.org/10.2165/00042310-200218110-00005

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