Erratum: Light exposure, melatonin secretion, and menstrual cycle parameters: An integrative review (Biological Research for Nursing (2007) 9:1 (49-69) DOI: 10.1177/1099800407303337);Light exposure, melatonin secretion, and menstrual cycle parameters: An integrative review

Biological Research for Nursing

Volumn 9, Issue 1, 2007, Pages 49-69

  Barron, Mary Lee ^a  

^a SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Light therapy; Melatonin; Menstrual cycle; Menstrual associated disorders; Premenstrual syndrome

Indexed keywords

EID: 34250758134     PISSN: 10998004     EISSN: 15524175     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/10998004080090031101     Document Type: Erratum

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