Traumatic Brain Injury Increases Likelihood of Sleep Disorders in Veterans
A traumatic brain injury diagnosis increases the risk of sleep disorders over 14 years in veterans, according to the results of a longitudinal cohort study.
A traumatic brain injury diagnosis increases the risk of sleep disorders over 14 years in veterans, according to the results of a longitudinal cohort study.
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