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Sleep Quality in Depressive Disorder and Comorbid Diabetes: A PSQI-Based Study

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|May 2026

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/orvtudert-2024-0015 | Journal eISSN: 2537-5059 | Journal ISSN: 1453-0953
Language: English
Page range: 184 - 200
Published on: May 21, 2026
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 2 issues per year

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