Pharmacologic Treatment of Humor and Behavioral Disorders in Brain Injured Patients
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https://doi.org/10.34024/rnc.2000.v8.8944Keywords:
Brain injury, pharmacological treatment, noncognitive disordersAbstract
Brain injured patients could show depression, apathy, psychomotor agitation as well motor deficits. These symptoms impairing the daily activities and social relationships requiring precise medication
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