Journal of Chiropractic Medicine
Volume 6, Issue 3 , Pages 110-120 , September 2007

The etiology of cervical artery dissection

  • Michael T. Haneline, DC, MPH

      Affiliations

    • Professor, Palmer College of Chiropractic West, Department of Research, San Jose, CA 95134
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author. Department of Research, Palmer College of Chiropractic West, 90 East Tasman Dr, San Jose, CA 95134, USA. Tel.: +1 408 944 6190; fax: +1 408 944 6017.
    • ,
  • Anthony L. Rosner, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Professor, Parker College of Chiropratic, Brookline, MA 02446

Received 26 April 2007 ,Accepted 29 April 2007.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jcme.2007.04.007

Journal of Chiropractic Medicine
Volume 6, Issue 3 , Pages 110-120 , September 2007

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