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Xie, H., Ge, Y. & Shi, H. Comment on “Development and validation of a novel strong prognostic index for colon cancer through a robust combination of laboratory features for systemic inflammation: a prognostic immune nutritional index”. Br J Cancer 127, 168–169 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41416-022-01861-z
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