Efficacy of Saam Acupuncture for Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy - A Pilot, Randomized Controlled Study
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Jeon, Eonju
(Department of Internal Medicine, Catholic University of Daegu School of Medicine)
Kwon, Hyojung (Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, College of Oriental Medicine, Daegu Haany University) Shin, Imhee (Department of Medical Statistics, Catholic University of Daegu School of Medicine) Jung, Euidal (Department of Internal Medicine, Catholic University of Daegu School of Medicine) Kang, Seokbong (Department of Oriental Internal Medicine, College of Oriental Medicine, Daegu Haany University) Shon, Hosang (Department of Internal Medicine, Catholic University of Daegu School of Medicine) |
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