International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine
Volume 9, Issue 3 , Pages 94-102 , September 2006

Infantile colic: A critical appraisal of the literature from an osteopathic perspective

  • Kok Weng Lim

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    • Corresponding Author InformationSt Stephens Practice, 21a St Stephens Road, Norwich NR1 3 SP. Tel./fax: +44 (0)1603 630 226.

Received 10 November 2005 ,Revised 18 June 2006 ,Accepted 12 July 2006.

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doi: 10.1016/j.ijosm.2006.07.001

International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine
Volume 9, Issue 3 , Pages 94-102 , September 2006

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