Association Between Upsurge in COVID-19 Bed-Occupancy Rates and Reduction in Elective Surgery Volumes During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Japan: A SARIMA Analysis Utilizing 9 Years Claims Data
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Association Between Upsurge in COVID-19 Bed-Occupancy Rates and Reduction in Elective Surgery Volumes During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Japan: A SARIMA Analysis Utilizing 9 Years Claims Data
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