A proposal for a uniform minimal record of disability in multiple sclerosis

Acta Neurologica Scandinavica

Volumn 64, Issue S87, 1981, Pages 110-129

  Kurtzke, John F ^a  

^a GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE   (United States)

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EID: 84912856274     PISSN: 00016314     EISSN: 16000404     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-0404.1981.tb05548.x     Document Type: Article

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