title: Statins, vitamin D, and neuropathic pain.
authors: Comando Brigata Alpina "Julia," Medical Service, 8 Via S. Agostino, Udine 33100, Italy Tel.: +39 0432584044; fax: +39 0432584053. Sunlight Nutrition and Health Research Center (SUNARC), P.O. Box 641603, San Francisco, CA 94164-1603, USA Fountain Medical Court, 9410 Fountain Medical Court, Suite A-200, Bonita Springs, FL 34135, USA.
authors: Luca
authors: L
authors: Mascitelli
authors: William B
authors: WB
authors: Grant
authors: Mark R
authors: MR
authors: Goldstein
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