Diagnostics (Sep 2023)

Sleep Disorders Associated with Neurodegenerative Diseases

  • Lucreția Anghel,
  • Anamaria Ciubară,
  • Aurel Nechita,
  • Luiza Nechita,
  • Corina Manole,
  • Liliana Baroiu,
  • Alexandru Bogdan Ciubară,
  • Carmina Liana Mușat

DOI
https://doi.org/10.3390/diagnostics13182898
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 13, no. 18
p. 2898

Abstract

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Sleep disturbances are common in various neurological pathologies, including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), multiple system atrophy (MSA), hereditary ataxias, Huntington’s disease (HD), progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), and dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB). This article reviews the prevalence and characteristics of sleep disorders in these conditions, highlighting their impact on patients’ quality of life and disease progression. Sleep-related breathing disorders, insomnia, restless legs syndrome (RLS), periodic limb movement syndrome (PLMS), and rapid eye movement sleep behavior disorder (RBD) are among the common sleep disturbances reported. Both pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions play crucial roles in managing sleep disturbances and enhancing overall patient care.

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