Perchance to Dream

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How to lessen insomnia during a sleep study.

Tossing and turning because of unfamiliar bedding in a strange environment can affect the validity of sleep study results. One way to reduce this effect is to have patients use their own pillows and blankets.

- Michael G. Pierik, MD
   Wakefield, RI

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