Journal of Psychosomatic Research
Volume 59, Issue 6 , Pages 415-424 , December 2005

The effect of psychological stress on symptom severity and perception in patients with gastro-oesophageal reflux

Received 16 August 2004 ,Accepted 10 May 2005.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jpsychores.2005.05.012

Journal of Psychosomatic Research
Volume 59, Issue 6 , Pages 415-424 , December 2005

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