Treatment improves serotonin transporter binding and reduces binge eating
✍ Scribed by Liisa I. Tammela; Aila Rissanen; Jyrki T. Kuikka; Leila J. Karhunen; Kim A. Bergström; Eila Repo-Tiihonen; Hannu Naukkarinen; Esko Vanninen; Jari Tiihonen; Matti Uusitupa
- Book ID
- 105880485
- Publisher
- Springer
- Year
- 2003
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 186 KB
- Volume
- 170
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 0033-3158
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