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Electrophysiological evaluation of the stiff-man syndrome: Further data

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    P. Martinelli, S. Nassetti, C. Minardi, S. Macrì & M. Ippoliti

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Martinelli, P., Nassetti, S., Minardi, C. et al. Electrophysiological evaluation of the stiff-man syndrome: Further data. J Neurol 243, 551–553 (1996). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00886879

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