The Journal of Pediatrics
Volume 154, Issue 3 , Pages 332-337.e2 , March 2009

Risk Factors for Extreme Events in Infants Hospitalized for Apparent Life-threatening Events

Received 17 June 2008 ,Revised 23 July 2008 ,Accepted 28 August 2008.

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 Supported in part by the Réseau en santé respiratoire (Respiratory Health Network) of the Fonds de la recherché en santé du Québec. The authors declare no conflicts of interest, real or perceived.Dr Al-Kindy is presently at the Child Health Department, Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Sultanate of Oman.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2008.08.051

The Journal of Pediatrics
Volume 154, Issue 3 , Pages 332-337.e2 , March 2009

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