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Written by - Dr. Anitha Paderla, MBBS

Medically Reviewed by - Dr. Reeja Tharu, M.Phil.,Ph.D

Last Updated on Jul 28, 2021

Reference:

Huxley, Aldous. In Coren S. Sleep Thieves: An Eye-Opening Exploration into the Science and Mysteries of Sleep. New York: The Free Press; 1996, p. 175.

Author: Dr. Anitha Paderla, M.B.B.S; D.N.B

Editor: Dr. Reeja Tharu, Phd.

Published on Sep 13, 2014
Last Updated on Jul 28, 2021

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