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The Self-Efficacy Measure for Sleep Apnea (SEMSA) is a 26-item questionnaire that investigates perceived risks, outcome expectancies and self-efficacy, i.e., the confidence to undertake treatment, in the conte...
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A French update on the Self-Efficacy Measure for Sleep Apnea (SEMSA) to assess continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) use
The Self-Efficacy Measure for Sleep Apnea (SEMSA) is a 26-item self-questionnaire composed of three factors: risk perception of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS), benefit of continuous positive airway pr...
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Restless legs syndrome in multiple system atrophy
The purpose of the study was to evaluate the frequency of restless legs syndrome in 30 patients with multiple system atrophy. Eight patients complained from restless legs syndrome, their severity score was 19....
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Animal Models of Neurodegenerative Diseases
The use of animals as models of neurodegenerative disorders has allowed the determination of biological targets and biomarkers of several diseases, has yielded new therapeutical perspectives, and is essential ...
