Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis (DISH) Questions & Answers

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Bruce M Rothschild, MD Professor of Medicine, IU Health; Research Associate, Carnegie Museum

Bruce M Rothschild, MD is a member of the following medical societies: American Association for the Advancement of Science, American College of Rheumatology, International Skeletal Society, New York Academy of Sciences, Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Honor Society, Society of Skeletal Radiology

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