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Singapore conclave suggests amputation prevention progress being made, worldwide

03-15-2007 · EurekAlert!

Last week, Singapore was the venue for a gathering of physicians, surgeons, industry personnel and policymakers from around South Asia for a series of workshops on amputation prevention.

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