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Long-Term Changes of Magnetization Transfer–Derived Measures from Patients with Relapsing-Remitting and Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis
Maria A. Rocca, Giovanna Mastronardo, Mariemma Rodegher, Giancarlo Comi and Massimo Filippi
American Journal of Neuroradiology May 1999, 20 (5) 821-827;
Maria A. Rocca
Giovanna Mastronardo
Mariemma Rodegher
Giancarlo Comi

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Maria A. Rocca, Giovanna Mastronardo, Mariemma Rodegher, Giancarlo Comi, Massimo Filippi
Long-Term Changes of Magnetization Transfer–Derived Measures from Patients with Relapsing-Remitting and Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis
American Journal of Neuroradiology May 1999, 20 (5) 821-827;
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