Infantile colic

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Key articles

Leung AK, Lemay JF. Infantile colic: a review. J R Soc Promot Health. 2004 Jul;124(4):162-6. Abstract

Johnson JD, Cocker K, Chang E. Infantile colic: recognition and treatment. Am Fam Physician. 2015 Oct 1;92(7):577-82.Full text  Abstract

Critch J. Infantile colic: is there a role for dietary interventions? Paediatr Child Health. 2011 Jan;16(1):47-9.Full text  Abstract

Reference articles

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