Comparison of Berlin Questionnaire, STOP-Bang, and Epworth Sleepiness Scale for Diagnosing Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Persian Patients
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عنوان ژورنال: International Journal of Preventive Medicine
سال: 2018
ISSN: 2008-7802
DOI: 10.4103/ijpvm.ijpvm_131_17