Cerebral Palsy — Pros and Cons of Botulinum Injection Treatment in Cerebral Palsy
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Pros and Cons of Botulinum Injection Treatment in Cerebral Palsy: A Qualitative Study Examining the Caregiver's Perspectives
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Observational studies are often retrospective and are used to assess potential causation in exposure-outcome relationships and therefore influence preventive methods.
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Phase 4: Studies are done after the drug or treatment has been marketed to gather information on the drug's effect in various populations and any side effects associated with long-term use.
