Itching is Not a Less Intense Form of Pain


	Itching is Not a Less Intense Form of Pain

dmegivern

11-24-2008 10:21 AM

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12-14-2008 10:14 PM

Ilsadago1

Followed the links too - very informative. Thanks

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<FONT class="SUBHEAD">Each are regulated by different molecular mechanisms, scientists show</FONT>
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