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ARTICLES

Placebo Effect of Using “Own” Pillow as a Comparator in an Experimental Study

, PhD, BAppSc(physio) & , PhD, M Med Sc, B Physio, Cert Health Ec
Pages 95-100 | Received 22 Jun 2009, Accepted 07 Jun 2010, Published online: 23 Mar 2011

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