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Anti-GAD antibody-positive myoclonic leg jerks

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    D. Velardo, A. Nuara, V. Martinelli, G. Comi & R. Fazio

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Velardo, D., Nuara, A., Martinelli, V. et al. Anti-GAD antibody-positive myoclonic leg jerks. Neurol Sci 36, 647–648 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10072-014-2058-0

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