Published in Am J Public Health on January 31, 2007
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Objectively measured physical activity in sixth-grade girls. Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med (2006) 1.70
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Increased IgG4 levels in children with autism disorder. Brain Behav Immun (2008) 1.32
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