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Review
. 2011 Apr;152(4):711-712.
doi: 10.1016/j.pain.2011.01.039.

Acupuncture's claims punctured: not proven effective for pain, not harmless

Harriet Hall  1
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Acupuncture's claims punctured: not proven effective for pain, not harmless

Harriet Hall. Pain. 2011 Apr.
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