International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine
Volume 9, Issue 4 , Pages 137-142 , December 2006

Do any treatments work for irritable bowel syndrome?

Received 4 August 2006 ,Accepted 14 November 2006.

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PII: S1746-0689(06)00117-9

doi: 10.1016/j.ijosm.2006.11.001

International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine
Volume 9, Issue 4 , Pages 137-142 , December 2006

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