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Lies, Damn Lies and Placebos: A Comment on Foreid et al

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Ryan, C.J. Lies, Damn Lies and Placebos: A Comment on Foreid et al. Neuroethics 4, 261–262 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12152-010-9086-0

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