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The Journal of Biological and Medical Rhythm Research
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LONG-TERM ALTERATION OF DAILY MELATONIN, 6-SULFATOXYMELATONIN, CORTISOL, AND TEMPERATURE PROFILES IN BURN PATIENTS: A PRELIMINARY REPORT

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Pages 378-392 | Received 03 Jun 2009, Accepted 06 Oct 2009, Published online: 06 Apr 2010

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