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Research Article

Neurophysiological index as a biomarker for ALS progression: Validity of mixed effects models

Benjamin C. Cheah Neuroscience Research Australia, Sydney, New South Wales; Prince of Wales Clinical School, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Steve Vucic Neuroscience Research Australia, Sydney, New South Wales
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Arun V. Krishnan Neuroscience Research Australia, Sydney, New South Wales
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Robert A. Boland Neuroscience Research Australia, Sydney, New South Wales
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Matthew C. Kiernan Neuroscience Research Australia, Sydney, New South Wales; Prince of Wales Clinical School, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, AustraliaCorrespondence[email protected]
Pages 33-38 | Received 18 Jul 2010, Accepted 08 Oct 2010, Published online: 27 Jan 2011

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