Nitrous oxide “whippit” abuse presenting as clinical B12 deficiency and ataxia
Michael A. Miller
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, MDMichael A. Miller
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Darnall Army Community Hospital, Ft. Hood, TX, USA
Vicky Martinez
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, MDVicky Martinez
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- Departments of Emergency Medicine and Neurology, Kaiser Permanente, San Rafael, CA, USA
Richard McCarthy
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, MDRichard McCarthy
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- Departments of Emergency Medicine and Neurology, Kaiser Permanente, San Rafael, CA, USA
Manish M. Patel
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, MDManish M. Patel
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA
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