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Laser Therapy for Chronic and Neuropathic Pain:Dr. Paul Bradley

Published Online: Jun 12th 2014

Dr. Paul Bradley MD at Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, Florida explains the Laser therapy for Chronic and Neuropathic pain.

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