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Research Article

The development of a computer controlled system to simulate in rats, the rapid, frequent changes in oxygen experienced by preterm infants developing retinopathy of prematurity

J. McColm, S. Cunningham Child Life Health, Reprodu ctive Medicine Developmental Sciences, Edinbu rgh University, 20 Sylvan Place, Edin burgh EH9 1UW, UK
Pages 45-52 | Published online: 09 Jul 2009

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