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Review
. 2012 Oct;67(10):1125-6.
doi: 10.6061/clinics/2012(10)01.

Attention deficit disorder/hyperactivity: a scientific overview

Guilherme V Polanczyk, Erasmo Barbante Casella, Euripedes Constantino Miguel, Umbertina Conti Reed
Review

Attention deficit disorder/hyperactivity: a scientific overview

Guilherme V Polanczyk et al. Clinics (Sao Paulo). 2012 Oct.
No abstract available

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