Self-Reported Apathy After Stroke Impacts Quality of Life, Disability
In the initial year after stroke, apathy progressively increases worse quality of life and disability, possibly mediated by depression.
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In the initial year after stroke, apathy progressively increases worse quality of life and disability, possibly mediated by depression.
In the initial year after stroke, apathy progressively increases worse quality of life and disability, possibly mediated by depression.
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