Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) program and interdisciplinary research symposium on disabling fatigue in chronic illness.
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136 Vol 29, No 3, 2009 Author References 1 Private practice, Calgary, AB, Canada 2 Myalgic Encephalomyelitis Association of Ontario, Toronto, ON, Canada and member of the National ME/FM Action Network Submitted by Ellie Stein, MD, (Chair, Program Committee) on behalf of the Planning Committee: Drs. Terrie Brandon (Family Medicine, Calgary); Brian MacIntosh (Kinesiology, University of Calgary); Karin Olson (Nursing, University of Alberta); Steve Simpson (Medicine, University of Calgary); Elaine Stapon (Family Medicine, Calgary); and Ms. Glenda Wong (Department of CME, University of Calgary). Correspondence: Ellie Stein, MD, 4523-16A St. SW Calgary, AB, T2T 4L8, Tel.: 403-287-9941, Fax: 403-287-9958, Email: [email protected] Workshop/conference report
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Chronic diseases in Canada
دوره 29 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2009