What Is the Purpose of Sleep Testing? Sleep studies, or polysomnograms, are tests to diagnose sleep disorders like sleep apnea, periodic limb movements of sleep, parasomnias (sleep behaviors), and narcolepsy. They generally involve spending the night sleeping at a sleep laboratory or sleep center.
Origin and Meaning of Laura.  1 Laura is a name of Latin origin, and it means Laurel. 2  LP is a rock music, pop music, indie rock, indie pop, and alternative rock musician. 3  Reese Witherspoon is an actress and producer. 4  Laura Prepon is an actress, producer, and model. 5  Laura Dern is an actress, director, and producer.
Laura (played by Sheryl Lee) was her town's favorite daughter; she volunteered at Meals on Wheels, was the high school Homecoming queen, and was (apparently) the darling of her parents, Sarah and Leland. Laura Palmer's photo in the school's trophy case.