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The Journal of Biological and Medical Rhythm Research
Volume 31, 2014 - Issue 6
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Association between light exposure at night and nighttime blood pressure in the elderly independent of nocturnal urinary melatonin excretion

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Pages 779-786 | Received 31 Oct 2013, Accepted 28 Feb 2014, Published online: 27 Mar 2014

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