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[Comments on the definition of “acupuncture science”]. Zhongguo Zhen Jiu. 2017 Dec 12;37(12):1333-6 Authors: Wang F Abstract The experts in China believe that the substance of “dry needling” is in the category of acupuncture therapy for the treatment by needle inserting the human body. But, its recognition has not been implied from the definition of […]
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