Implementation of digital technology solutions for a lung health trial in rural Malawi

Chisunkha Blessings, Banda Hastings, Thomson Rachael, Squire S. Bertel, Mortimer Kevin

Source: Eur Respir J 2016; 47:1876-1879
Journal Issue: June

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