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Ohayon MM. Severe hot flashes are associated with chronic insomnia. Arch Intern Med. 2006 June 26;166(12):1262-1268.

Pack AI, Dinges DF, Gehrman PR, Staley B, Pack FM, Maislin G. Risk factors for excessive sleepiness in older adults. Ann Neurol. 2006 Jun;59(6):893-904.

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