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Anti-Spasticity Medications Need Further Research

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Only a few anti-spasticity medications used for children with cerebral palsy are backed by sufficient research to justify their use, according to a new review of scientific literature headed by a UT Southwestern Medical Center neurologist and conducted by a national panel of interdisciplinary experts nationwide.

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Anti-Spasticity Medications Need Further Research

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