Academic Pediatrics
Volume 9, Issue 2 , Pages 71-80 , March 2009

Translational Research and Pediatrics

  • Peter G. Szilagyi, MD, MPH

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to Peter G. Szilagyi, MD, MPH, Strong Memorial Hospital, Box 777, 601 Elmwood Avenue, Rochester, New York 14642.

Received 2 September 2008 ,Accepted 5 November 2008.

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