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Video analysis of epileptic-like motor patterns in REM behaviour disorder: a case series

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    Loretta Giuliano, Daniela Fatuzzo, Greta Mainieri, Vito Sofia & Mario Zappia

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Giuliano, L., Fatuzzo, D., Mainieri, G. et al. Video analysis of epileptic-like motor patterns in REM behaviour disorder: a case series. Neurol Sci 38, 699–701 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10072-016-2791-7

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