Journal of neurology, neurosurgery, and psychiatry
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J. Neurol. Neurosurg. Psychiatr. · Aug 2011
Sleep-wake disturbances in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
To evaluate the frequency, severity and determinants of sleep disturbances in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). ⋯ This study demonstrated that patients with ALS have a significant poor quality of sleep, and this correlated with the severity of ALS and daytime somnolence. Increased awareness for sleep-wake problems in patients with ALS is important, as effective intervention could lead to a better management of these patients.