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Novak, I., Jackman, M., Griffin, A.R. et al. Revving up possibilities: can psychostimulants enhance physical function in children with cerebral palsy?. Pediatr Res 95, 1184–1185 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41390-023-03010-5
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