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The CMAP scan as a tool to monitor disease progression in ALS and PMA

Ellen M. MaathuisDepartments of Clinical Neurophysiology
,
Judith DrenthenDepartments of Clinical Neurophysiology;Departments of Neurology, Erasmus MC, University Medical Centre Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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Pieter A. van DoornDepartments of Neurology, Erasmus MC, University Medical Centre Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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Gerhard H. VisserDepartments of Clinical Neurophysiology
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Joleen H. BlokDepartments of Clinical NeurophysiologyCorrespondence[email protected]
Pages 217-223 | Received 09 Jun 2012, Accepted 15 Sep 2012, Published online: 22 Oct 2012

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