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Sleep Problems May Be Early Alzheimer's Sign
Myriam
Posted: Thursday, September 6, 2012 2:33 PM
Joined: 12/6/2011
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(Source: Newswise) - Sleep disruptions may be among the earliest indicators of Alzheimer's disease, scientists at Washington University School of Medicine report.


Working in a mouse model, the researchers found that when the first signs of Alzheimer's plaques appear in the brain, the normal sleep-wake cycle is significantly disrupted.

 

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