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Meta-analysis

Efficacy and tolerability of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors on promoting motor recovery after stroke:meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

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Pages 1179-1189 | Received 08 May 2021, Accepted 16 Sep 2021, Published online: 25 Sep 2021

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