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Chronobiology International
The Journal of Biological and Medical Rhythm Research
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Seasonal variation in effect of spa therapy on chronic pain

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Pages 483-495 | Received 09 Apr 2001, Accepted 26 Sep 2001, Published online: 07 Jul 2009

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