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The Journal of Biological and Medical Rhythm Research
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The Circadian Body Temperature Rhythm in the Elderly: Effect of Single Daily Melatonin Dosing

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Pages 639-658 | Received 29 Sep 2005, Accepted 05 Dec 2005, Published online: 07 Jul 2009

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