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The effect of a 50 Hz magnetic field on cognitive function in humans

A. W. PREECE K. A. WESNES G. R. IWI Department of Medical Physics and Bioengineering, Bristol Oncology Centre, Hor. eld Road, Bristol BS2 8ED, UK.
Pages 463-470 | Published online: 03 Jul 2009

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