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. 1992 Jan 1;4(1):47-50.
doi: 10.3233/RNN-1992-4106.

Use of amphetamine in the treatment of aphasia

D Walker-Batson  1 , H Unwin, S Curtis, E Allen, M Wood, P Smith, M D Devous, S Reynolds, R G Greenlee
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Use of amphetamine in the treatment of aphasia

D Walker-Batson et al. Restor Neurol Neurosci. .

Abstract

The effects of d-amphetamine on the recovery of aphasia following stroke was examined in 6 patients. Patients entered the study between 10 and 30 days post onset and were followed for 3 months. The Porch Index of Communicative Ability was used to project a 6 month recovery score. By 3 months post onset, 5 of the 6 patients obtained scores in excess of 100% of the 6 month projections.

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