Hospital Cacophony (IMAGE)

Brigham and Women's Hospital

Hospital Cacophony

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Orfeu Buxton, Ph.D., (right) and Jo Solet, Ph.D., found that noises in a common hospital setting can negatively affect sleep and cardiovascular function. Also in photo: BWH and sleep laboratory staff.

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BWH Communication and Public Affairs

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