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Notes: A retrospective study of 18 children
diagnosed with SMAS. The optimal duration for medical (weight gain) treatment
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patients. Describes demographics, risk factors, BMI, and comorbid conditions. Link: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3744712/