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The Journal of Biological and Medical Rhythm Research
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Research Article

Salivary Melatonin Rhythm as a Marker of the Circadian System in Healthy Children and Those With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

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Pages 630-637 | Received 02 Nov 2010, Accepted 31 May 2011, Published online: 23 Aug 2011

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