Normal sleep-wake and circadian rhythms in a case of Gerstmann-Sträussler-Sheinker (GSS) disease

Giulia Pierangeli,F. Bono,Umberto Aguglia,Paolo Maltoni,Pasquale Montagna,Elio Lugaresi,A. Quattrone,Pietro Cortelli

Normal sleep-wake and circadian rhythms in a case of Gerstmann-Sträussler-Sheinker (GSS) disease

2004

Giulia Pierangeli
F. Bono
Umberto Aguglia
Paolo Maltoni
Pasquale Montagna
Elio Lugaresi
A. Quattrone
Pietro Cortelli

A polysomnographic study showed normal sleep patterns and circadian rhythms in a patient with ataxic type GSS. Our results suggest that sleep and circadian rhythm changes in prion diseases are due to the involvement of specific brain areas.

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Polysomnography
Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Disease
Anesthesia
Pediatrics
Disease
Diabetes mellitus
Circadian rhythm
Medicine
sleep patterns
sleep wake
Neurology

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