drowsiness

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Helen was then admitted to A&E at Ysbyty Bronglais in Aberystwyth where her condition rapidly worsened, with severe confusion, loss of coordination, and increasing drowsiness.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

Initial symptoms of meningitis include headache, fever, drowsiness and a stiff neck -- but those are symptoms of different illnesses and can hamper prompt diagnosis.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

Sensors in the steering wheel and cabin will analyze a driver’s eye and head movements, as well as driving patterns, for signs of intoxication, drowsiness or other impairments.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 18, 2025

But there’s no similarly straightforward metric for drowsiness, which makes it difficult for traffic safety enforcers and drivers alike to determine a fatigue cutoff.

From Slate • Nov. 26, 2025

He’s back with me, she thought, as drowsiness weighed down her eyelids.

From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke