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S Wessely, C Nimnuan, M Sharpe - The Lancet, 1999 - Elsevier We review the concept and importance of functional somatic symptoms and
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LA Aaron, D Buchwald - Annals of Internal Medicine, 2001 - Am Coll Physicians Purpose: Unexplained clinical conditions share features, including symptoms
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W Katon, M Sullivan, E Walker - Annals of internal medicine, 2001 - Am Coll Physicians Community studies have shown that stressful life events, psychological distress,
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