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Modulation of affective symptoms and resting state activity by brain stimulation in a treatment-resistant case of obsessive–compulsive disorder

C. Volpato IRCCS San Camillo, Venice, ItalyCorrespondence[email protected]
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F. Piccione IRCCS San Camillo, Venice, Italy
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M. Cavinato IRCCS San Camillo, Venice, Italy
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D. Duzzi University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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S. Schiff University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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L. Foscolo IRCCS San Camillo, Venice, Italy
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A. Venneri IRCCS San Camillo, Venice, Italy; University of Sheffield and Sheffield Teaching Hospital, Sheffield, UK
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Pages 360-370 | Received 25 Oct 2011, Accepted 30 Jan 2012, Published online: 04 May 2012

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