Dr. Barry Dworkin

The use of antipsychotic meds in children with behaviour disorders under scrutiny in part because of drastic weight gain

Health Headlines Commentary for July 17, 2017

Source:

The use of antipsychotic meds in children with behaviour disorders under scrutiny

Reference:

Increased Prevalence of Obesity and Glucose Intolerance in Youth Treated with Second—Generation Antipsychotic Medications

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