Fatal insomnia

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Fatal insomnia is a rare and debilitating sleep disorder characterized by progressive and total loss of the ability to sleep. It is caused by a genetic mutation and is typically fatal within several years of onset. Symptoms can include severe insomnia, changes in mood and behavior, and progressive cognitive decline.

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