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Henry M. Spira, MD; Peritz Scheinberg, MD

Arch Neurol. 1977;34(8):513-514.

Abstract
• We present a case of recurrent hypersomnia associated with episodes of falling. Historical, clinical, and laboratory data indicate that the condition was secondary to sleep apnea. Conservative treatment provided symptomatic relief, and should be considered in any patient with a similar presentation.

Author Affiliations
From the Department of Neurology, University of Miami School of Medicine.

Footnotes
Accepted for publication March 9, 1977.

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