Why western protocols are unsuitable for assessing the effects of acupuncture the need for an evaluation methodology specific to the investigation of acupuncture
Guillaume, G.
American Journal of Acupuncture 19(2): 153-156
1991
ISSN/ISBN: 0091-3960 Accession: 034243457
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