Chronic liver disease: key references and evidence
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Effectiveness evidence
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NHS Health Scotland: Scottish briefings on NICE public health guidance
Centre for Reviews and Dissemination
Cochrane Library: Browse by topic
National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) Evidence services: Evidence search
National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) Guidance: Find guidance
Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network (SIGN)
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