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The synopsis was written by Helen Jaques, Editorial Assistant, Nature Clinical Practice. Work in Dr Illei's laboratory is supported by the Intramural Research Program of the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, National Institutes of Health Bethesda, MD, USA.
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Roescher, N., Illei, G. Can quantified salivary gland scintigraphy results aid diagnosis of patients with sicca symptoms?. Nat Rev Rheumatol 4, 178–179 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1038/ncprheum0759
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