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Aging, Neuropsychology, and Cognition
A Journal on Normal and Dysfunctional Development
Volume 13, 2006 - Issue 3-4
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Practice Effects on Motor Control in Healthy Seniors and Patients with Mild Cognitive Impairment and Alzheimer's Disease

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Pages 385-410 | Published online: 01 Feb 2007

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