Journal of Chinese Integrative Medicine ›› 2012, Vol. 10 ›› Issue (5): 532-537.doi: 10.3736/jcim20120508
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Can heat and cold be parameterized? Clinical data of a preliminary study
Christoph A. Doenitz1,2,3, Ana Anjos1,3, Thomas Efferth4, Tobias Greten2,3, Henry J. Greten1,2,3
- 1. Institute of Biomedical Sciences (ICBAS), University of Porto, Largo Professor Abel Salzar 2, 4099-030 Porto, Portugal;
2. German Society of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 69126 Heidelberg, Germany;
3. Heidelberg School of Chinese Medicine, 69126 Heidelberg, Germany;
4. Department of Pharmaceutical Biology, Institute of Pharmacy and Biochemistry, University of Mainz, Mainz, Germany;
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