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Testing for Electroencephalographic Activation with Video Games in Patients with Light Sensitivity

Joseph T. HormesSection of Electroencephalography, Mayo Clinic and Mayo Foundation, Rochester, Minnesota55905;Marietta Neurological Associates, P.C. 522 North Avenue N. W. Marietta, Georgia30060
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James F. MellingerSection of Pediatric Neurology, Mayo Clinic and Mayo Foundation, Rochester, Minnesota55905
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Donald W. KlassSection of Electroencephalography, Mayo Clinic and Mayo Foundation, Rochester, Minnesota55905
Pages 37-45 | Published online: 10 Feb 2015

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