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Clinical Focus: Concussion, Neurology & Psychology in Sport - Original Research

Comparison of baseline and post-concussion ImPACT test scores in young athletes with stimulant-treated and untreated ADHD

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Pages 1-10 | Received 08 Jun 2016, Accepted 11 Oct 2016, Published online: 28 Oct 2016

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