Sleep seasonality in alpha-synucleinopathies: A comparative study with non-neurological sleep disorder patients

P Bugalho, B Meira, M Magriço - Parkinsonism & Related Disorders, 2023 - Elsevier
Introduction It is unknown if seasonal variation in daylight affects sleep in patients with alpha-
synucleinopathies. Our objectives were to assess month of the year related changes in …

Scoring sleep in neurodegenerative diseases: A pilot study in the synucleinopathies

A Montini, A Iranzo, P Cortelli, C Gaig… - Sleep Medicine, 2023 - Elsevier
Background Neurodegenerative diseases often alter sleep architecture, complicating the
application of the standard sleep scoring rules. There are no recommendations to overcome …

Plasma α‐synuclein levels are increased in patients with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome

HL Sun, BL Sun, DW Chen, Y Chen… - Annals of clinical …, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
Objective Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) is characterized by nocturnal
intermittent hypoxemia and can increase the risk of Parkinson's disease. This study aimed to …

Sleep stability in isolated rapid eye movement sleep behavior disorder, Parkinson's disease, and dementia with Lewy bodies

P Bugalho, M Magriço - Acta Neurologica Scandinavica, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Background Non‐REM sleep symptoms remain poorly understood in alpha‐
synucleinopathies. Aims The aims of the study were to compare sleep stability and …

Associations of sleep-related variables with reverse dipping patterns of blood pressure in α-synucleinopathies

Y Sun, L Wei, F Li, C Ling, F Zhai, Y Lv, H Zhou… - Parkinsonism & Related …, 2024 - Elsevier
Introduction The reverse dipping blood pressure (BP) pattern is very common in α-
synucleinopathies. We aimed to explore the associations of sleep-related variables with …

Associations of sleep characteristics with alpha‐synuclein in cerebrospinal fluid in older adults

XT Wang, FT Liu, YL Bi, XN Shen, W Xu… - Annals of Clinical …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Objective Sleep disorders as a preclinical symptom of synucleinopathies become more
prevalent in older adults. Synucleinopathies might be caused by the abnormal aggregation …

Analysis of sleep, daytime sleepiness, and autonomic function in multiple system atrophy and Parkinson disease: a prospective study

C Eckhardt, A Fanciulli, B Högl… - Journal of Clinical …, 2023 - jcsm.aasm.org
Study Objectives: Sleep disorders, daytime sleepiness, and autonomic dysfunction are
commonly reported among patients with multiple system atrophy and Parkinson disease …

Are peripheral α-synuclein isoforms biomarkers for diagnosis and prognosis of isolated REM sleep behavior disorder?

L Arnaldo, D Vilas, L Ispierto, R Alvarez… - … & Related Disorders, 2024 - prd-journal.com
Background: Isolated REM sleep behavior disorder (IRBD), a parasomnia characterized by
nightmares and vigorous behaviors during REM sleep, is an early manifestation of …

Sleep and circadian rhythms in α‐synucleinopathies—perspectives for disease modification

D Kunz, H Oster, O Rawashdeh… - Acta …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
The global north is facing an unprecedented rise in the prevalence of neurodegenerative
diseases. The increasing incidence of Parkinson's disease is being referred to as a …

Rest‐activity pattern alterations in idiopathic REM sleep behavior disorder

H Feng, L Chen, Y Liu, X Chen, J Wang… - Annals of …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Objective The purpose of this study was to investigate the differences in actigraphy‐
measured rest‐activity patterns (eg, sleep–wake cycle, circadian rest‐activity rhythm, and …