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Review Article

Acupuncture for the Treatment of Adults with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

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Pages 39-58 | Received 11 Aug 2016, Accepted 26 Dec 2016, Published online: 09 Mar 2017

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