Sleep problems may become evident in people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) several years before the characteristic motor symptoms of the disease develop, a new study shows. The study suggests alterations in a brain region called the hypothalamus, which are seen in early disease stages and sometimes even…
People with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) spend time less asleep and wake up often during the night, a new analysis shows. Because good sleep is critical for quality of life, the findings emphasize the importance of testing sleep quality in ALS so appropriate treatments can be given if needed,…
Patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) show higher rates of sleep apnea that is often accompanied by nocturnal hypoventilation, according to a retrospective study. Researchers also found that a method called transcutaneous capnography is able to reliably detect nocturnal hypoventilation, or insufficient breathing, in ALS patients. The…
