Sleep apnea in Machado-Joseph disease: a clinical and polysomnographic evaluation

Machado-Joseph disease (MJD) or spinocerebellar ataxia type 3 (SCA3) is the most common type of autosomal dominant spinocerebellar ataxia (SCA). Sleep disorders have been described as frequent non-motor symptoms in MJD, and with marked impairment on quality of life. However, few studies have evaluated the frequency and characteristics of sleep apnea in MJD.

Source: Sleep Medicine - April 25, 2018 Category: Sleep Medicine Authors: Felipe Augusto Folha Santos, Luciane Bizari C. de Carvalho, Lucila Fernandes do Prado, Gilmar Fernandes do Prado, Orlando G. Barsottini, Jos é Luiz Pedroso Source Type: research