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Original Article

The Physiological Responses Induced by Superficial Acupuncture: A Comparative Study of Acupuncture Stimulation During Exhalation Phase and Continuous Stimulation

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Pages 45-58 | Received 05 Dec 1996, Published online: 07 Jul 2009

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