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Mindfully Considering Treatment of Fibromyalgia: a Comment on Cash et al.

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Mary C. Davis declares that she has no conflict of interest.

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Davis, M. Mindfully Considering Treatment of Fibromyalgia: a Comment on Cash et al.. ann. behav. med. 49, 299–300 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12160-014-9676-x

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