Relationship between bioelectrical impedance measurament (BIA) and respiratory function in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) patients

D. A. Colombo, A. Fumagalli, D. Testa, E. E. Guffanti (Casatenovo, Milano, Italy)

Source: Annual Congress 2003 - Muscles mechanics and structure
Session: Muscles mechanics and structure
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 2272

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