The Journal of Pediatrics
Volume 150, Issue 5 , Pages 456-457 , May 2007

Muscle Memory

  • Susan T. Iannaccone, MD, FAAN

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: Susan T. Iannaccone, MD, FAAN, Jimmy Elizabeth Westcott Distinguished Chair in Pediatric Neurology, Professor of Neurology and Pediatrics, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Director of Child Neurology, Children’s Medical Center, 2350 Stemmons Freeway, Dallas TX 75235.

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PII: S0022-3476(07)00174-6

doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2007.02.056

The Journal of Pediatrics
Volume 150, Issue 5 , Pages 456-457 , May 2007

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