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...inically established or had been associated with a worsening of tics. The stimulant methylphenidate (MPH), also known as Ritalin, has long been the mainstay of treatment for ADHD, with clonidine as the most commonly prescribed alternative. A new study, published in Neurology, the scientific journal of the ...American Thoracic Society Journal news tips for March (first issue)
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