49 - Curious Incidents in the Nighttime

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49 - Curious Incidents in the Nighttime

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May 25, 2022

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On this episode, The Curious Clinicians explore why obstructive sleep apnea can cause nocturia. Check out the show notes here. Click here to obtain AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (0.5 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (0.5 hours), or ABIM MOC Part 2 (0.5 hours). Audio edited by Clair Morgan of nodderly.com.

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May 25, 2022

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