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5 “... controlled trials (RCTs) that measured the effect of SMBG compared to a group not receiving SMBG...”

6 “... controlled trials (RCTs) that measured the effect of SMBG compared to a group not receiving SMBG...”

7 “... affected joints. Most studies were conducted with small groups of patients in academic rheumatology...”

8 “... affected joints. Most studies were conducted with small groups of patients in academic rheumatology...”

9 “...PURPOSE: The Coverage and Analysis Group at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS...”

10 “... treatment and placebo groups. Thus, the relative differences found should be similar that found in studies...”

11 “...PURPOSE: The Coverage and Analysis Group at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS...”

12 “... treatment and placebo groups. Thus, the relative differences found should be similar that found in studies...”

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