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Chronobiology International
The Journal of Biological and Medical Rhythm Research
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Research Article

Assessment of Circadian Rhythms of Both Skin Temperature and Motor Activity in Infants During the First 6 Months of Life

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Pages 330-337 | Received 04 Aug 2010, Accepted 16 Feb 2011, Published online: 03 May 2011

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