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From The Vault: Neuroscientist Matthew Walker On Why Sleep Is Your Superpower

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The Sleep Paradox in Medicine

This chapter critically examines the relationship between sleep deprivation and the medical profession, particularly within residency training. It highlights the historical legacy of long work hours established by William Halstead and the detrimental health effects that result, including increased diagnostic errors. Through discussions of systemic reform and the urgent need for sleep education, the chapter emphasizes how inadequate rest adversely affects not only medical professionals but also patient safety.

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