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October 1983 in “The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Journal of clinical endocrinology & metabolism” Patients with this syndrome can have different responses and worsening resistance to treatment over time.
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June 2005 in “Clinical Oncology” Orlistat might block the body's ability to absorb thyroid medication.
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