Study links primary insomnia to a neurochemical abnormality
Monday, June 8, 2009 - 23:35
in Psychology & Sociology
WESTCHESTER, Ill. -- A research abstract that will be presented on Tuesday, June 9, at SLEEP 2009, the 23rd Annual Meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies, is the first demonstration of a specific neurochemical abnormality in adults with primary insomnia (PI), providing greater insight to the limited understanding of the condition's pathology.
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