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Neuromotor rehabilitation in spina bifida: the need of randomized controlled trials

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The authors acknowledge Campagnola Benedetta, Chicco Alessia, Cricenti Laura, and Fiori Maria.

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La Starza, S., Pazzaglia, C., Santilli, C. et al. Neuromotor rehabilitation in spina bifida: the need of randomized controlled trials. Childs Nerv Syst 34, 2351–2352 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00381-018-3987-3

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