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Computerized axial tomographic studies following long-term use of benzodiazepines

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  09 July 2009

K. M. H. Perera ,
T. Powell  and
F. A. Jenner
K. M. H. Perera
Affiliation:
University Department of PsychiatryDepartment of Diagnostic Radiology, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield
T. Powell
Affiliation:
University Department of PsychiatryDepartment of Diagnostic Radiology, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield
F. A. Jenner*
Affiliation:
University Department of PsychiatryDepartment of Diagnostic Radiology, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield
*
1Address for correspondence: Professor F. A. Jenner, Department of Psychiatry, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield S10 2JF.
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Synopsis

Computerized axial tomography was used to compare sex and age-matched groups of controls and long-term benzodiazepine users for evidence of cerebral atrophy. No statistically significant differences were found.

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Brief Communication
Information
Psychological Medicine , Volume 17 , Issue 3 , August 1987 , pp. 775 - 777
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1987

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