Research article summary (published 13 Oct 2009):

Disease mongering and excessive daytime sleepiness.

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Author/s: Brown, Steven R (SR);

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Letter

Journal: American family physician (Am Fam Physician), published in United States. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2009-Oct; vol 80 (issue 8) : pp 775

Dates: Created 2009/10/19; Completed 2009/11/03;

PMID: 19835338, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 11/3/2009, IMS Date: )

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Attention Deficit and Disruptive Behavior Disorders Benzhydryl Compounds - therapeutic use Central Nervous System Stimulants - therapeutic use

Disorders of Excessive Somnolence - drug therapy; physiopathology Humans Practice Guidelines as Topic

Associated Chemicals: Benzhydryl Compounds (0) ; Central Nervous System Stimulants (0) ; modafinil (68693-11-8)

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