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Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Frontotemporal Degeneration Volume 15, 2014 - Issue 7-8
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The evaluation of pain in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: A case controlled observational study

Victoria C. J. WallaceKings College London, Institute of Psychiatry, Department of Clinical Neurosciences, London
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Cathy M. EllisThe Motor Nerve Clinic, Academic Neurosciences Centre, Kings College Hospital, London, UK
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Rachel BurmanThe Motor Nerve Clinic, Academic Neurosciences Centre, Kings College Hospital, London, UK
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Catherine KnightsKings College London, Institute of Psychiatry, Department of Clinical Neurosciences, London;The Motor Nerve Clinic, Academic Neurosciences Centre, Kings College Hospital, London, UK
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Christopher E. ShawThe Motor Nerve Clinic, Academic Neurosciences Centre, Kings College Hospital, London, UK
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Ammar Al-ChalabiKings College London, Institute of Psychiatry, Department of Clinical Neurosciences, London;The Motor Nerve Clinic, Academic Neurosciences Centre, Kings College Hospital, London, UKCorrespondence[email protected]
Pages 520-527 | Received 25 May 2014, Accepted 01 Aug 2014, Published online: 10 Sep 2014

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