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Headline:

Magnets attract popular support

Newspaper Article Synopsis:

The use of magnets to relieve pain has become increasingly popular. However there are few studies that can attest to its effectiveness.

Newspaper Article Source:

Brody J. Magnets attract popular support. Star Tribune, 2000 December 6: E3(col. 1-3)

Journal Article Citation:

Collacott E.A., et al. Bipolar permanent magnets for the treatment of chronic low back pain: a pilot study. JAMA 2000 Mar 8; 283(10): 1322-25.

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