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Waking Up Every Few Duty Periods
Sleep-wake syndrome - irregular
Symptoms
Signs and tests
People with irregular sleep-wake syndrome may have
If the diagnosis is not clear, your health care provider may prescribe a device called an "actigraph" for you to wear. This looks like a wristwatch, and can tell...
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