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Night-time mysteries – unmasking parasomnias in adult sleep

Roo Killick, Kerri L. Melehan, Brendan J. Yee

Parasomnias are abnormal behaviours of arousals arising from sleep, mostly of motor origin, with varying severity. They can lead to significant distress for both the individual and family members, as well as unintentional injuries.

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