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The Journal of Biological and Medical Rhythm Research
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Research Article

Sound and light levels in intensive care units in a large urban hospital in the United States

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Pages 759-768 | Received 02 Aug 2022, Accepted 21 Apr 2023, Published online: 05 May 2023

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