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Sleep in detoxified alcoholics: impairment of most standard sleep parameters and increased risk for sleep apnea, but not for myoclonias--a controlled study.

Journal of Studies on AlcoholPublished 1 January 1997
Olivier Le Bon, Paul Verbanck, Guy Hoffmann, James R. Murphy, Luc Staner, D De Groote
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TL;DR

Considering the high degree of morbidity and mortality observed in sleep apneic syndrome, systematic screening forSleep apneas is recommended for alcoholics seeking help.

Abstract

Considering the high degree of morbidity and mortality observed in sleep apneic syndrome, systematic screening for sleep apneas is recommended for alcoholics seeking help.

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Medicine