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Re: Why do we need REM?

Posted by Mark on September 12, 2007 at 16:03:44:

In Reply to: Re: Why do we need REM? posted by SleepyTimeGal on September 12, 2007 at 13:00:14:

Unfortunately, many doctors and sleep specialists seem to think it's not necessary hence they often prescribe drugs to eliminate or reduce REM in patients with Complex Sleep Disordered Breathing or anxiety/depression.

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