Psychoneuroendocrinology
Volume 35, Issue 8 , Pages 1194-1202 , September 2010

Off-line memory consolidation impairments in multiple sclerosis patients receiving high-dose corticosteroid treatment mirror consolidation impairments in depression

Received 7 July 2009 ,Revised 4 February 2010 ,Accepted 5 February 2010.

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