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Analgesic efficacy of tramadol, pregabalin and ibuprofen in menthol-evoked cold hyperalgesia

Received 2 February 2009 ,Revised 28 July 2009 ,Accepted 18 August 2009.

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doi: 10.1016/j.pain.2009.08.018

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