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Efficacy of Selenium and/or N-Acetyl-Cysteine for Improving Semen Parameters in Infertile Men: A Double-Blind, Placebo Controlled, Randomized Study
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Record ID:
44929
Author(s):
Journal:
Publication Date:
December 16, 2008
Retraction Date:
January 10, 2023
(2.9 years years ago)
Subject:
Broad Categories:
Medicine
Medicine
Specific Fields:
Medicine - Urology/Nephrology
Medicine - Urology/Nephrology
Institution:
Urology and Nephrology Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University (MC), Tehran, Islamic Republic of IranCountry:
🇮🇷 IranArticle Type:
Publisher:
Elsevier
Open Access:
No
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Nature of Retraction:
Expression of concern
Retraction Notice:
10.1097/JU.0000000000003113Citations (254)
254
Total Citations40
Post-Retraction(15.7%)
214
Pre-Retraction0
Same DayPost-Retraction Citation Analysis
2
Within 30 days
16
Within 1 year
7
After 2+ years
892
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Quick Stats
Total Citations:
254
Years Since Retraction:
2.9 years
Open Access:
No
Last Checked:
Jul 24, 2025