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Archives of Environmental Health: An International Journal Volume 50, 1995 - Issue 6
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Patients with Multiple Chemical Sensitivities in an Occupational Health Clinic: Presentation and Follow-Up

Michael B. Lax M.D. Central New York Occupational Health Clinical Center, Syracuse, New York, USA
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Paul K. Henneberger Department of Preventive Medicine, State University of New York (SUNY) Health Science Cente, Syracuse, New York, USA
Pages 425-431 | Accepted 09 Jun 1995, Published online: 03 Aug 2010

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