European Journal of Integrative Medicine
Volume 1, Issue 2 , Pages 99-102 , July 2009

Internet-based lifestyle advice for heartburn patients

Received 7 April 2009 ,Revised 4 May 2009 ,Accepted 5 May 2009.

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PII: S1876-3820(09)00021-3

doi: 10.1016/j.eujim.2009.05.001

European Journal of Integrative Medicine
Volume 1, Issue 2 , Pages 99-102 , July 2009

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