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The practical use of anticonvulsants in pediatric practice

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    Neil Buchanan (Professor of Pediatric Pharmacology)

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Buchanan, N. The practical use of anticonvulsants in pediatric practice. Indian J Pediatr 53, 61–79 (1986). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02787075

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