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Chronobiology International
The Journal of Biological and Medical Rhythm Research
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Bright Light Therapy for Winter Depression—Is Phase Advancing Beneficial?

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Pages 759-775 | Received 27 Feb 2004, Accepted 20 May 2004, Published online: 07 Jul 2009

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