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Charles E. Argoff, MD, Professor of Neurology and Director of The Comprehensive Pain Center at the Albany Medical Center, reviews certain decision effects using the topical medication versus…
Charles E. Argoff, MD, Professor of Neurology and Director of The Comprehensive Pain Center at the Albany Medical Center, speaks of the newly established guidelines for pharmacologic management…
Charles E. Argoff, MD, Professor of Neurology and Director of The Comprehensive Pain Center at the Albany Medical Center, speaks on different treatment options when dealing with pain.…