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Efficacy and safety of serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI) and serotonin noradrenaline reuptake inhibitors (SNRI) for children and adolescents with anxiety disorders: a systematic review and meta-analysis

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Pages 137-146 | Received 13 Sep 2021, Accepted 04 May 2022, Published online: 19 May 2022

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