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Diaphragmatic Ultrasound in Adults: Image Acquisition and Interpretation
Published on: January 31, 2025
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Diaphragm ultrasound in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and other neuromuscular disorders
Neil G Simon1, Matthew C Kiernan2
1Prince of Wales Clinical School, University of New South Wales, Australia; Brain and Mind Research Institute, Sydney Medical School, The University of Sydney, Australia.
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