The Journal of Pediatrics
Volume 148, Issue 2 , Pages 149-151 , February 2006

Pediatric metabolic syndrome: Smoke and mirrors or true magic?

  • Elizabeth Goodman, MD

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: Elizabeth Goodman, MD, Brandeis University, Schneider Institute for Social Policy, Heller Graduate School, 415 South Street Mall, Stop 035, Waltham, MA 02454-9110.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2005.08.057

The Journal of Pediatrics
Volume 148, Issue 2 , Pages 149-151 , February 2006

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