Academic Pediatrics
Volume 9, Issue 2 , Pages 114-117 , March 2009

Pediatricians’ Knowledge of and Attitudes Toward Fragile X Syndrome Screening

  • Alex R. Kemper, MD, MPH, MS

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to Alex R. Kemper, MD, MPH, MS, North Pavilion, 2400 Pratt Street, Room 0311 Terrace Level, Durham, North Carolina 27705
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  • Donald B. Bailey Jr., PhD

Received 20 August 2008 ,Accepted 25 November 2008.

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PII: S1876-2859(08)00273-8

doi: 10.1016/j.acap.2008.11.011

Academic Pediatrics
Volume 9, Issue 2 , Pages 114-117 , March 2009

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