The Interaction between Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Parkinson’s Disease: Possible Mechanisms and Implications for Cognitive Function

Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a relentlessly progressive neurodegenerative disorder associated with hallmark motor and nonmotor symptoms (NMS) such as sleep disturbances and cognitive dysfunction. While dopaminergic treatments have improved the motor aspects of PD, progression remains inevitable. Rese...

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Main Authors: Marta Kaminska, Anne-Louise Lafontaine, R. John Kimoff
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2015-01-01
Series:Parkinson's Disease
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/849472