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Clinical Characteristics of Primary Orthostatic Tremor – a Comprehensive Clinical Assessment of Patients in Sweden

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5334/tohm.1143 | Journal eISSN: 2160-8288
Language: English
Submitted on: Nov 29, 2025
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Accepted on: Feb 19, 2026
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Published on: Mar 5, 2026
Published by: Ubiquity Press
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 1 issue per year

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