Explore: The Journal of Science and Healing
Volume 6, Issue 4 , Pages 246-255 , July 2010

Statistical Reanalysis of a Randomized Trial of Acupuncture for Pain Reveals Positive Effects As Well As Adverse Treatment Interactions on Pain, Attrition, and Mortality

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PII: S1550-8307(10)00084-4

doi: 10.1016/j.explore.2010.04.003

Explore: The Journal of Science and Healing
Volume 6, Issue 4 , Pages 246-255 , July 2010

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