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The mysterious foreign accent

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References

Related Resources

  • Miller N, Lowit A, O’Sullivan H. What makes acquired foreign accent syndrome foreign? Journal of Neurolinguistics. 2006; 19: 385-409.
  • Tsuruga K, Kobayashi T, Hirai N, et al. Foreign accent syndrome in a case of dissociative (conversion) disorder. Seishin Shinkeigaku Zasshi. 2008; 110(2): 79-87.

Drug Brand Names

  • Benztropine • Cogentin
  • Diphenhydramine • Benadryl
  • Divalproex • Depakote
  • Escitalopram • Lexapro
  • Haloperidol • Haldol
  • Lorazepam • Ativan
  • Risperidone • Risperdal
  • Ziprasidone • Geodon

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