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. 2005 Nov;39(11):872–873. doi: 10.1136/bjsm.2005.019232

Cobalt chloride administration in athletes: a new perspective in blood doping?

G Lippi 1, M Franchini 1, G Guidi 1
PMCID: PMC1725077  PMID: 16244201

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