The studies were sponsored by Celgene Corporation, which also employed three of the authors of the report.
Dr. Rich did not respond to an interview request by press time.
Reuters Staff |
The studies were sponsored by Celgene Corporation, which also employed three of the authors of the report.
Dr. Rich did not respond to an interview request by press time.
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