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Chronobiology International
The Journal of Biological and Medical Rhythm Research
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Effect of Season and Light Treatment Upon Hot Flashes in a Perimenopausal SAD Patient

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Pages 290-297 | Received 20 Mar 1995, Accepted 31 May 1995, Published online: 07 Jul 2009

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