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Causes Of Spina Bifida
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I'm looking for information about a procedure done in China called artificial somatic-autonomic reflex pathway for children with spina bifida. Could you tell me more about this procedure and if there are any clinical trials in the United States?
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Spina bifida is a complex condition and the procedure you are referring to requires a more in-depth explanation that is outside the scope. There is actually very little information available about this procedure. Currentl... Read more »
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