Amphetamine in recovery from brain injury.
A chart review of dextroamphetamine treatment in 27 traumatic brain injury patients during rehabilitation therapy suggests that amphetamine treatment enhanced the recovery and functional status of 15 patients.
Hornstein
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Department of Psychiatry, Helen Hayes Hospital, West Haverstraw, NY 10993-1195, USA.
Lennihan
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Seliger
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Lichtman
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S
Schroeder
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K
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000661:Amphetamine / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001930:Brain Injuries / Q000188:drug therapy*; D000697:Central Nervous System Stimulants / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D000697:Central Nervous System Stimulants; D000661:Amphetamine