Novel methods of ambulatory physiologic monitoring in patients with neuromuscular disease.
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This is a summary of the presentation on novel methods of ambulatory physiologic monitoring in patients with neuromuscular disease, presented as part of the program on pulmonary management of pediatric patients with neuromuscular disorders at the 30th annual Carrell-Krusen Neuromuscular Symposium on February 20, 2008.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Pediatrics
دوره 123 Suppl 4 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2009