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Diagnosis and Non-Surgical Treatment of Cranial Deformities in Children Under 2 Years of Age: Modern Methods and Approaches

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.34763/jmotherandchild.20263001.d-25-00021 | Journal eISSN: 2719-535X | Journal ISSN: 2719-6488
Language: English
Page range: 11 - 32
Submitted on: Jun 20, 2025
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Accepted on: Sep 28, 2025
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Published on: Feb 10, 2026
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 1 issue per year

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