Diabetic Foot Ulcer — Herbal Preparation Used as Adjuvant Therapy on Diabetic Ulcers
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An Evidence Base Study on the Clinical Effects of Integrated Western Medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine for Diabetic Foot Ulcer Treatment
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