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Diurnal and Seasonal Cortisol, Testosterone, and DHEA Rhythms in Boys and Girls during Puberty

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Pages 969-990 | Received 13 Mar 2007, Accepted 18 Jun 2007, Published online: 07 Jul 2009

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