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Research Article

Correlation between spasticity and quality of life in patients with multiple sclerosis: the CANDLE study

Rafael ArroyoDepartment of Neurology, Hospital Clínico San Carlos, Madrid, SpainCorrespondence[email protected]
,
Mariona MassanaMedical Department, Almirall S.A., Barcelona, Spain
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Carlos VilaMedical Department, Almirall S.A., Barcelona, Spain
Pages 850-858 | Received 22 Feb 2013, Accepted 01 Jun 2013, Published online: 15 Jul 2013

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