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Caffeine versus aminophylline for the prevention of apnoea of prematurity in a teaching hospital in South Africa

Natalie SchellackDepartment of Paediatrics and Child Health, University of Limpopo (Medunsa Campus), Pretoria, South AfricaCorrespondence[email protected]
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Andries GS GousDepartment of Pharmacy, University of Limpopo (Medunsa Campus), Pretoria, South AfricaView further author information
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Patience B MawelaDepartment of Paediatrics and Child Health, University of Limpopo (Medunsa Campus), Pretoria, South AfricaView further author information
Pages 140-145 | Received 26 Jun 2014, Accepted 26 Oct 2014, Published online: 27 Feb 2015

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