Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
Volume 20, Issue 1 , Pages 13-18 , February 2007

Absence of Circadian Salivary Cortisol Rhythm in Women with Anorexia Nervosa

  • Evaldo dos Santos

      Affiliations

    • Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil
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  • José E. dos Santos

      Affiliations

    • Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil
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  • Rosane P. Ribeiro

      Affiliations

    • Nursing School of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil
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  • Ana C.J.S. Rosa e Silva

      Affiliations

    • Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil
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  • Ayrton C. Moreira

      Affiliations

    • Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil
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  • Marcos F. Silva de Sá

      Affiliations

    • Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to: Marcos Felipe Silva de Sá, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Faculty of Medicine of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Av Bandeirantes, 3900 Ribeirão Preto, SP, 14049-900 Brazil

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PII: S1083-3188(06)00297-X

doi: 10.1016/j.jpag.2006.10.011

Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
Volume 20, Issue 1 , Pages 13-18 , February 2007

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