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Innovative approach on monitoring methotrexate induced hepatotoxicity in psoriasis patients – A case report Cover

Innovative approach on monitoring methotrexate induced hepatotoxicity in psoriasis patients – A case report

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|Sep 2025

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/amma-2025-0034 | Journal eISSN: 2668-7763 | Journal ISSN: 2668-7755
Language: English
Page range: 232 - 236
Submitted on: Apr 26, 2025
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Accepted on: Jul 17, 2025
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Published on: Sep 18, 2025
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 4 issues per year

© 2025 Ana-Maria Sandu, Oana Mirela Tiucă, Radu Stan, Adina-Maria Andone, Robert Aurelian Tiucă, Ovidiu Simion Cotoi, Silviu Horia Morariu, published by University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Science and Technology of Targu Mures
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