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doi: 10.1016/0303-8467(92)90040-a.
The Multiple Sleep Latency Test: a paradoxical test?
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The Multiple Sleep Latency Test: a paradoxical test?
Clin Neurol Neurosurg.
1992.
Abstract
The Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT) has gradually gained acceptance as an objective equivalent of the complaint of sleepiness. The history of this test and questions considering the validity of the MSLT in different situations are discussed.
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