Physiological and Psychologica
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Sleep is a biological function that remains a mystery. Diagnosing sleep disturbance and its cause is the most important step in restoring healthy sleep, but there is little agreement, even among experts, on the best methods for effectively assessing a patient’s sleep disorder. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) groups sleep disorders into two major categories, Dyssomnias and Parasomnias. Problems with sleep are diagnosed at a Sleep Disorder Center.
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a sleep center (http://www.wellconnected.com//).
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The American Academy of Sleep Medicine accredits Sleep Disorder Centers. Patients should investigate centers carefully, being sure that they offer full sleep studies (http://www.content.health.msn.com/). Two of the closest centers to Ripley, WV are:
PM Sleep Medicine Thomas Memorial Sleep Disorder Center
3803 Emerson Avenue Thomas Memorial Hospital
Parkersburg, WV 26104 4605 MacCorkle Avenue SW
(30) 485-5041 South Charleston, WV 25309
(304) 766-3798
Web Site: www.thomaswv.org
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