Journal of Pediatric Health Care
Volume 21, Issue 5 , Pages 333-338 , September 2007

Infant Crying: A Clinical Conundrum

  • Grace Evanoo, MS, RN

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    • Corresponding Author InformationCorrespondence: Grace Evanoo, 1585 Neil Ave., Columbus, OH 43210-1289

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doi: 10.1016/j.pedhc.2007.06.014

Journal of Pediatric Health Care
Volume 21, Issue 5 , Pages 333-338 , September 2007

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