Autism and behavioral concerns after hemispherectomy

Описание: Some children after hemisphectomy exhibit autistic characteristics. Dr. Jay Salpekar, pediatric neuropsychiatrist at the Johns Hopkins Hospital, discusses autism as well as natural supplements and synthetic drugs that can be used to improve brain function.

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