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Patient survey
News
11/06/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
Key barriers to tardive dyskinesia (TD) diagnosis include a lack of communication with the health care professional, lack of a physical exam, and low educational and socioeconomic status, according to a survey of adults with TD symptoms.
Key barriers to tardive dyskinesia (TD) diagnosis include a lack of communication with the health care professional, lack of a physical exam, and low educational and socioeconomic status, according to a survey of adults with TD symptoms.
Key barriers to tardive...
11/06/2024
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: FDA Approves Oral Valbenazine Granule Formulation, an Alternative Administration Option for Adults With TD
News
05/15/2024
Evi Arthur
At the end of April, Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. announced the approval of INGREZZA® SPRINKLE (valbenazine) capsules by the FDA. This approval provides an alternative option for patients with dysphagia or who have difficulty swallowing. 
At the end of April, Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. announced the approval of INGREZZA® SPRINKLE (valbenazine) capsules by the FDA. This approval provides an alternative option for patients with dysphagia or who have difficulty swallowing. 
At the end of April, Neurocrine...
05/15/2024
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TD Has ‘Severe Impact’ on Patients and Caregivers
News
05/10/2024
Evi Arthur
Tardive dyskinesia (TD) was found to have a “severe impact” on the lives of both patients and their caregivers across physical, psychological, and social domains. Results from the survey-based study were published in the Journal of Patient...
Tardive dyskinesia (TD) was found to have a “severe impact” on the lives of both patients and their caregivers across physical, psychological, and social domains. Results from the survey-based study were published in the Journal of Patient...
Tardive dyskinesia (TD) was...
05/10/2024
Psych Congress Network
Geriatric Patient with son in long term care setting
News
05/07/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
Patients with tardive dyskinesia (TD) in long-term care settings have a high comorbidity and polypharmacy burden, with half taking medications that may worsen TD, according to a poster presentation at the APA annual meeting.
Patients with tardive dyskinesia (TD) in long-term care settings have a high comorbidity and polypharmacy burden, with half taking medications that may worsen TD, according to a poster presentation at the APA annual meeting.
Patients with tardive dyskinesia...
05/07/2024
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Amber Hoberg, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC
Videos
01/10/2024
Amber Hoberg, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC
n this video, Tardive Dyskinesia Section Editor Amber Hoberg, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC, of Med Management Associates, offers clinical pearls that clinicians can implement to optimize their tardive dyskinesia care.
n this video, Tardive Dyskinesia Section Editor Amber Hoberg, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC, of Med Management Associates, offers clinical pearls that clinicians can implement to optimize their tardive dyskinesia care.
n this video, Tardive Dyskinesia...
01/10/2024
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amber hoberg, np
Expert Insights Quiz
05/26/2023
True or False: According to Nurse Amber Hoberg, the AIMS is the only scale that should be used when screening a patient for tardive dyskinesia (TD).
True or False: According to Nurse Amber Hoberg, the AIMS is the only scale that should be used when screening a patient for tardive dyskinesia (TD).
True or False: According to...
05/26/2023
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Elderly patient and his doctor
News
05/15/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
Clinician-confirmed possible tardive dyskinesia (TD) was associated with diminished wellness and social functioning in real-world patients, according to a study published online in the Journal of Patient-Reported Outcomes.
Clinician-confirmed possible tardive dyskinesia (TD) was associated with diminished wellness and social functioning in real-world patients, according to a study published online in the Journal of Patient-Reported Outcomes.
Clinician-confirmed possible...
05/15/2023
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Expert Insights Quiz
02/14/2023
True or false: Patients with Tardive Dyskinesia (TD) have high rates of antipsychotic medication non-adherence partly due to their TD symptoms.
True or false: Patients with Tardive Dyskinesia (TD) have high rates of antipsychotic medication non-adherence partly due to their TD symptoms.
True or false: Patients with...
02/14/2023
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Chepke
Expert Insights Quiz
12/16/2022
As a clinician, if you notice a patient who is taking antipsychotics is exhibiting an excessive blink rate, what should the next step be?
As a clinician, if you notice a patient who is taking antipsychotics is exhibiting an excessive blink rate, what should the next step be?
As a clinician, if you notice a...
12/16/2022
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Tardive Dyskinesia
Conference Coverage
06/04/2022
Brionna Mendoza
An interdisciplinary team of HCPs has developed the MIND-TD questionnaire to improve TD screening. They presented their development and revision process at Psych Congress Elevate 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
An interdisciplinary team of HCPs has developed the MIND-TD questionnaire to improve TD screening. They presented their development and revision process at Psych Congress Elevate 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
An interdisciplinary team of...
06/04/2022
Psychiatry & Behavioral Health
From Psychiatry & Behavioral Health
TD MOA
05/09/2022
This video shows the importance of understanding the mechanism of action that is associated with better treating tardive dyskinesia.
This video shows the importance of understanding the mechanism of action that is associated with better treating tardive dyskinesia.
This video shows the importance...
05/09/2022
Psychiatry & Behavioral Health
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News

Patient survey
News
11/06/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
Key barriers to tardive dyskinesia (TD) diagnosis include a lack of communication with the health care professional, lack of a physical exam, and low educational and socioeconomic status, according to a survey of adults with TD symptoms.
Key barriers to tardive dyskinesia (TD) diagnosis include a lack of communication with the health care professional, lack of a physical exam, and low educational and socioeconomic status, according to a survey of adults with TD symptoms.
Key barriers to tardive...
11/06/2024
Psych Congress Network
: FDA Approves Oral Valbenazine Granule Formulation, an Alternative Administration Option for Adults With TD
News
05/15/2024
Evi Arthur
At the end of April, Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. announced the approval of INGREZZA® SPRINKLE (valbenazine) capsules by the FDA. This approval provides an alternative option for patients with dysphagia or who have difficulty swallowing. 
At the end of April, Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. announced the approval of INGREZZA® SPRINKLE (valbenazine) capsules by the FDA. This approval provides an alternative option for patients with dysphagia or who have difficulty swallowing. 
At the end of April, Neurocrine...
05/15/2024
Psych Congress Network
TD Has ‘Severe Impact’ on Patients and Caregivers
News
05/10/2024
Evi Arthur
Tardive dyskinesia (TD) was found to have a “severe impact” on the lives of both patients and their caregivers across physical, psychological, and social domains. Results from the survey-based study were published in the Journal of Patient...
Tardive dyskinesia (TD) was found to have a “severe impact” on the lives of both patients and their caregivers across physical, psychological, and social domains. Results from the survey-based study were published in the Journal of Patient...
Tardive dyskinesia (TD) was...
05/10/2024
Psych Congress Network
Geriatric Patient with son in long term care setting
News
05/07/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
Patients with tardive dyskinesia (TD) in long-term care settings have a high comorbidity and polypharmacy burden, with half taking medications that may worsen TD, according to a poster presentation at the APA annual meeting.
Patients with tardive dyskinesia (TD) in long-term care settings have a high comorbidity and polypharmacy burden, with half taking medications that may worsen TD, according to a poster presentation at the APA annual meeting.
Patients with tardive dyskinesia...
05/07/2024
Psych Congress Network
Elderly patient and his doctor
News
05/15/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
Clinician-confirmed possible tardive dyskinesia (TD) was associated with diminished wellness and social functioning in real-world patients, according to a study published online in the Journal of Patient-Reported Outcomes.
Clinician-confirmed possible tardive dyskinesia (TD) was associated with diminished wellness and social functioning in real-world patients, according to a study published online in the Journal of Patient-Reported Outcomes.
Clinician-confirmed possible...
05/15/2023
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News
12/08/2021
Heather Flint
Valbenazine use for tardive dyskinesia (TD) in adults aged 65 and older has been deemed efficacious with comparable outcomes to younger adults, according to a post hoc analysis.
Valbenazine use for tardive dyskinesia (TD) in adults aged 65 and older has been deemed efficacious with comparable outcomes to younger adults, according to a post hoc analysis.
Valbenazine use for tardive...
12/08/2021
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News
12/03/2021
Meagan Thistle
Deutetrabenazine may provide long-term treatment benefits to patients with tardive dyskinesia (TD), according to a post hoc analysis presented in a poster at Psych Congress 2021.
Deutetrabenazine may provide long-term treatment benefits to patients with tardive dyskinesia (TD), according to a post hoc analysis presented in a poster at Psych Congress 2021.
Deutetrabenazine may provide...
12/03/2021
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News
11/17/2021
Erin McGuinness
Response-driven titration of deutetrabenazine is beneficial for patients with tardive dyskinesia (TD), according to new findings.
Response-driven titration of deutetrabenazine is beneficial for patients with tardive dyskinesia (TD), according to new findings.
Response-driven titration of...
11/17/2021
Psych Congress Network
News
11/12/2021
Meagan Thistle
Tardive dyskinesia negatively impacts patients’ physical functioning, mental well-being, and social activities—even in patients with self-assessed mild-to-moderate symptoms.
Tardive dyskinesia negatively impacts patients’ physical functioning, mental well-being, and social activities—even in patients with self-assessed mild-to-moderate symptoms.
Tardive dyskinesia negatively...
11/12/2021
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News
09/01/2021
Meagan Thistle
Antibodies against neuronal N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor (NMDAR) may be associated with orofacial tardive dyskinesia (TD) and could potentially be mediated by increased choroid plexus (CP) volume.
Antibodies against neuronal N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor (NMDAR) may be associated with orofacial tardive dyskinesia (TD) and could potentially be mediated by increased choroid plexus (CP) volume.
Antibodies against neuronal...
09/01/2021
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News
04/24/2025
Maria Mantas
A systematic review found no evidence of a beneficial effect from beta-blockers in treating anxiety symptoms in patients with social phobia or panic disorder with or without agoraphobia compared to either placebo or benzodiazepines.
A systematic review found no evidence of a beneficial effect from beta-blockers in treating anxiety symptoms in patients with social phobia or panic disorder with or without agoraphobia compared to either placebo or benzodiazepines.
A systematic review found no...
04/24/2025
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News
04/22/2025
Maria Mantas
Fewer than half of all Medicaid managed care plans (MCPs) covered all 4 US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)–approved medications for the treatment of alcohol use disorder (AUD), a cross-sectional study published in JAMA Network Open found.
Fewer than half of all Medicaid managed care plans (MCPs) covered all 4 US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)–approved medications for the treatment of alcohol use disorder (AUD), a cross-sectional study published in JAMA Network Open found.
Fewer than half of all Medicaid...
04/22/2025
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Neurons in the brain
News
04/21/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
Late-onset epilepsy (LOE) risk factors in people with cognitive decline include Parkinson disease, early-onset dementia (before age 60), poor cognition, stroke or transient ischemic attacks, Alzheimer disease, and the APOE4 allele.
Late-onset epilepsy (LOE) risk factors in people with cognitive decline include Parkinson disease, early-onset dementia (before age 60), poor cognition, stroke or transient ischemic attacks, Alzheimer disease, and the APOE4 allele.
Late-onset epilepsy (LOE) risk...
04/21/2025
Neurology
strand of DNA
News
04/21/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
A genetic liability for schizophrenia and other mental disorders appears to factor into the associations between traumatic brain injury and mental disorder and suicide, according to study findings.
A genetic liability for schizophrenia and other mental disorders appears to factor into the associations between traumatic brain injury and mental disorder and suicide, according to study findings.
A genetic liability for...
04/21/2025
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injection for schizophrenia treatment
News
04/21/2025
Maria Mantas
A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of antipsychotic monotherapy for the acute phase of schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder (SSD) found that sedation onset peaked within the first 2 weeks of treatment initiation.
A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of antipsychotic monotherapy for the acute phase of schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder (SSD) found that sedation onset peaked within the first 2 weeks of treatment initiation.
A meta-analysis of randomized...
04/21/2025
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older woman with depression
News
04/16/2025
Maria Mantas
A recent systematic review found weak quality evidence to support the effectiveness of several commonly prescribed pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions for treatment-resistant depression (TRD) in older adults. 
A recent systematic review found weak quality evidence to support the effectiveness of several commonly prescribed pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions for treatment-resistant depression (TRD) in older adults. 
A recent systematic review found...
04/16/2025
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Viloxazine Molecule
News
04/14/2025
Viloxazine ER is a nonstimulant medication for ADHD that has a unique mechanism of action compared to traditional stimulant medications, broadening the therapeutic landscape.
Viloxazine ER is a nonstimulant medication for ADHD that has a unique mechanism of action compared to traditional stimulant medications, broadening the therapeutic landscape.
Viloxazine ER is a nonstimulant...
04/14/2025
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an assortment of pills spilled out on a yellow table
News
04/14/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
According to randomized clinical trial findings, patients with opioid use disorder (OUD) who received inpatient addiction consultation service were more likely to initiate medication for OUD (MOUD) compared to those who received usual care.
According to randomized clinical trial findings, patients with opioid use disorder (OUD) who received inpatient addiction consultation service were more likely to initiate medication for OUD (MOUD) compared to those who received usual care.
According to randomized clinical...
04/14/2025
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Hormonal Contraceptive Pills
News
04/09/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
The initiation of hormonal contraception post partum was associated with an immediate increase in depression risk in first-time mothers in Denmark, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open.
The initiation of hormonal contraception post partum was associated with an immediate increase in depression risk in first-time mothers in Denmark, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open.
The initiation of hormonal...
04/09/2025
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A woman taking a pill
News
04/09/2025
Maria Mantas
Quetiapine may be more clinically effective than lithium as an augmentation option for reducing symptoms of treatment-resistant depression (TRD), a type of major depressive disorder (MDD), according to a recent study.
Quetiapine may be more clinically effective than lithium as an augmentation option for reducing symptoms of treatment-resistant depression (TRD), a type of major depressive disorder (MDD), according to a recent study.
Quetiapine may be more...
04/09/2025
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Quizzes

amber hoberg, np
Expert Insights Quiz
05/26/2023
True or False: According to Nurse Amber Hoberg, the AIMS is the only scale that should be used when screening a patient for tardive dyskinesia (TD).
True or False: According to Nurse Amber Hoberg, the AIMS is the only scale that should be used when screening a patient for tardive dyskinesia (TD).
True or False: According to...
05/26/2023
Psych Congress Network
quiz
Expert Insights Quiz
02/14/2023
True or false: Patients with Tardive Dyskinesia (TD) have high rates of antipsychotic medication non-adherence partly due to their TD symptoms.
True or false: Patients with Tardive Dyskinesia (TD) have high rates of antipsychotic medication non-adherence partly due to their TD symptoms.
True or false: Patients with...
02/14/2023
Psych Congress Network
Chepke
Expert Insights Quiz
12/16/2022
As a clinician, if you notice a patient who is taking antipsychotics is exhibiting an excessive blink rate, what should the next step be?
As a clinician, if you notice a patient who is taking antipsychotics is exhibiting an excessive blink rate, what should the next step be?
As a clinician, if you notice a...
12/16/2022
Psych Congress Network
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12/10/2021
What percentage of patients with tardive dyskinesia reported their illness having a severe impact across their physical, psychological, and social lives? Take the quiz!
What percentage of patients with tardive dyskinesia reported their illness having a severe impact across their physical, psychological, and social lives? Take the quiz!
What percentage of patients with...
12/10/2021
Psych Congress Network
Quiz
10/28/2021
True or false: Long-term anticholinergic medication exposure can cause long-term consequences that surpass previously documented short-term cognitive effects.
True or false: Long-term anticholinergic medication exposure can cause long-term consequences that surpass previously documented short-term cognitive effects.
True or false: Long-term...
10/28/2021
Psych Congress Network
Quiz
10/15/2021
According to a recent study, what antibody levels were significantly higher in schizophrenia patients with tardive dyskinesia (TD)? Take the quiz to find out!
According to a recent study, what antibody levels were significantly higher in schizophrenia patients with tardive dyskinesia (TD)? Take the quiz to find out!
According to a recent study,...
10/15/2021
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Quiz
09/09/2021
True or False: A notable percentage of psychiatrists said they would use an anticholinergic medication to manage symptoms of tardive dyskinesia in a patient.
True or False: A notable percentage of psychiatrists said they would use an anticholinergic medication to manage symptoms of tardive dyskinesia in a patient.
True or False: A notable...
09/09/2021
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Bottles
Quiz
08/16/2021
What are the updated treatments for tardive dyskinesia? Take the quiz and find out!
What are the updated treatments for tardive dyskinesia? Take the quiz and find out!
What are the updated treatments...
08/16/2021
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Quiz
06/17/2021
True or False: A notable percentage of psychiatrists said they would use an anticholinergic medication to manage symptoms of tardive dyskinesia in a patient.
True or False: A notable percentage of psychiatrists said they would use an anticholinergic medication to manage symptoms of tardive dyskinesia in a patient.
True or False: A notable...
06/17/2021
Psych Congress Network
Quiz
05/07/2021
Test your knowledge: How often does the American Psychiatric Association (APA) recommend patients taking either first or second-generation antipsychotics be assessed for tardive dyskinesia?
Test your knowledge: How often does the American Psychiatric Association (APA) recommend patients taking either first or second-generation antipsychotics be assessed for tardive dyskinesia?
Test your knowledge: How often...
05/07/2021
Psych Congress Network
Expert Insights Quiz
Expert Insights Quiz
04/21/2025
Craig Chepke, MD, DFAPA
Which of the following strategies did Scientific Director for the Psych Congress event portfolio, Dr Craig Chepke, highlight as effective when introducing LAIs to patients with schizophrenia, including those in telemedicine settings?
Which of the following strategies did Scientific Director for the Psych Congress event portfolio, Dr Craig Chepke, highlight as effective when introducing LAIs to patients with schizophrenia, including those in telemedicine settings?
Which of the following...
04/21/2025
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Quiz
04/21/2025
Do you remember the details of this study?
Do you remember the details of this study?
Do you remember the details of...
04/21/2025
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Quiz
04/17/2025
Test your knowledge of initial treatment approaches for adults in the acute phase of moderate to severe MDD in ambulatory care.
Test your knowledge of initial treatment approaches for adults in the acute phase of moderate to severe MDD in ambulatory care.
Test your knowledge of initial...
04/17/2025
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Quiz
04/11/2025
According to a 2024 study, what impact did MHT use have on the risk of psychosis relapse in women between ages 40 and 55?
According to a 2024 study, what impact did MHT use have on the risk of psychosis relapse in women between ages 40 and 55?
According to a 2024 study, what...
04/11/2025
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04/10/2025
According to provisional data from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), by what percentage did US drug overdose deaths decrease in the 12 months ending in September 2024 compared to the previous year?
According to provisional data from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), by what percentage did US drug overdose deaths decrease in the 12 months ending in September 2024 compared to the previous year?
According to provisional data...
04/10/2025
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Dr Steven Chan
Expert Insights Quiz
03/18/2025
Steven Chan, MD, MBA; Meagan Thistle
According to Psych Congress Steering Committee Member Steven Chan, MD, MBA, which of the following are important considerations when selecting and implementing digital therapeutics for the treatment of MDD?
According to Psych Congress Steering Committee Member Steven Chan, MD, MBA, which of the following are important considerations when selecting and implementing digital therapeutics for the treatment of MDD?
According to Psych Congress...
03/18/2025
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Did OUD diagnoses increase or decrease in VHA patients?
Quiz
02/25/2025
Do you remember the details of this study?
Do you remember the details of this study?
Do you remember the details of...
02/25/2025
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Expert Insights Quiz
02/21/2025
Charles L. Raison, MD
True or False: According to Psych Congress Steering Committee Member, Charles Raison, MD, the first-line treatment for primary insomnia is medication, including benzodiazepines.
True or False: According to Psych Congress Steering Committee Member, Charles Raison, MD, the first-line treatment for primary insomnia is medication, including benzodiazepines.
True or False: According to...
02/21/2025
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Quiz
02/21/2025
Meagan Thistle
Is cariprazine FDA-approved as an adjunctive treatment for major depressive disorder (MDD)? What is another FDA-approved indication for this drug? Take the quiz to test your psychopharmacology knowledge!
Is cariprazine FDA-approved as an adjunctive treatment for major depressive disorder (MDD)? What is another FDA-approved indication for this drug? Take the quiz to test your psychopharmacology knowledge!
Is cariprazine FDA-approved as...
02/21/2025
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How many US Psychiatric Hospitals Provided Medications for OUD?
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02/06/2025
Do you remember the details of this study?
Do you remember the details of this study?
Do you remember the details of...
02/06/2025
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