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Baclofen

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  • Freeman, EH and Delaney, RM. 2016. Neonatal Baclofen Withdrawal: A Case Report of an Infant Presenting with Severe Feeding Difficulties.J Pediatr Nurs. May-Jun: 31(3):346-9.
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