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This editorial refers to the article http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s001340101007 (vo127/8, pp 1254–1262). A technical problem caused the delay in publication.
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Chevret, S. Logistic or Cox model to identify risk factors of nosocomial infection: still a controversial issue. Intensive Care Med 27, 1559–1560 (2001). https://doi.org/10.1007/s001340101066
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