Clinical Effectiveness of Laser Acupuncture: A Systematic Review
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Clinical effectiveness of laser acupuncture: a systematic review.
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عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies
سال: 2008
ISSN: 2005-2901
DOI: 10.1016/s2005-2901(09)60026-1