Acupuncture Procedures Must be Accurately Described

@article{Sandberg2006AcupuncturePM,
  title={Acupuncture Procedures Must be Accurately Described},
  author={Margareta Sandberg},
  journal={Acupuncture in Medicine},
  year={2006},
  volume={24},
  pages={92 - 94}
}
  • M. Sandberg
  • Published 1 June 2006
  • Medicine
  • Acupuncture in Medicine
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