Effect of desmopressin on normal and impaired memory
Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery & PsychiatryPublished 1 September 1982Open access
J. S. Jenkins, H M Mather, Anthony Coughlan
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Tests were carried out on normal subjects and patients with memory disorders using the vasopressin analogue desmopressin and no beneficial effects could be demonstrated.
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In view of the reported influence of vasopressin on the memory process of animals, trials were carried out on normal subjects and patients with memory disorders using the vasopressin analogue desmopressin. No beneficial effects could be demonstrated.
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