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Behavioral treatment strategies for migraine and tension-type headache: a review of the evidence and future directions

Jeanetta C Rains Center for Sleep Evaluation, Elliot Hospital, One Elliot Way, Manchester, NH 03103, USA. [email protected]
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Donald B Penzien Center for Sleep Evaluation, Elliot Hospital, One Elliot Way, Manchester, NH 03103, USA. [email protected]
Pages 749-760 | Published online: 10 Jan 2014

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