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Sleep phenotypes and respiratory disturbances in spinal muscular atrophy: A systematic review of clinical evidence.
Sleep medicine - 1 Jul 2026
Gnazzo Martina, Baldini Valentina, Varallo Giorgia, Pisanò Giulia, Biscarini Francesco, Carotenuto Marco, Pizza Fabio, Fiorillo Andrea, Pera Maria Carmela, Plazzi Giuseppe
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: 5q Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) is a rare neuromuscular disorder in which sleep-related respiratory disturbances are common and may worsen morbidity and quality of life. However, systematic evidence on sleep architecture, sleep-disordered breathing (SDB), and treatment outcomes in SMA is limited. OBJECTIVE: To provide a comprehensive synthesis of the existing evidence on sleep characteristics,...
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