Treatment of Fibromyalgia Syndrome with Traditional Chinese Medicine
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This article discusses fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) from both conventional and Traditional Chi nese Medicine (TCM) perspectives. It offers TCM management options that can substantially improve treat ment outcomes.
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تاریخ انتشار 2015