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Split-hand index in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: an F-wave study

Zhi-Li WangDepartment of Neurology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China and View further author information
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Mingsheng LiuDepartment of Neurology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China and View further author information
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Qingyun DingDepartment of Neurology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China and View further author information
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Youfang HuDepartment of Neurology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China and View further author information
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Liying CuiDepartment of Neurology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China and ;Neuroscience Center, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, ChinaCorrespondence[email protected]
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Pages 562-567 | Received 30 Mar 2019, Accepted 14 Jul 2019, Published online: 31 Jul 2019

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