Perceived Effectiveness of Acupuncture: Findings From the National Health Interview Survey
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Perceived Effectiveness of Acupuncture: Findings From the National Health Interview Survey
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عنوان ژورنال: Medical Acupuncture
سال: 2008
ISSN: 1933-6586,1933-6594
DOI: 10.1089/acu.2008.0634