Journal of Affective Disorders
Volume 86, Issue 1 , Pages 75-79 , May 2005

Serum lipid profiles in major depression with clinical subtypes, suicide attempts and episodes

Received 9 August 2004 ,Revised 19 November 2004 ,Accepted 19 November 2004.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jad.2004.11.005

Journal of Affective Disorders
Volume 86, Issue 1 , Pages 75-79 , May 2005

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