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Abstract
Circadian rhythm dysfunction is often observed in patients with Alzheimer disease.
- Circadian rhythms are cycles influenced by the body's internal clock that regulate various physiological processes, including sleep-wake patterns.
- Impaired sleep and alertness are frequently seen in neurodegenerative disorders, potentially worsening disease progression.
- Circadian dysfunction is associated with a significant decline in quality of life for Alzheimer patients and contributes to their institutionalization.
- Similar sleep and circadian disturbances are prevalent in Parkinson disease and Huntington disease.
- Research indicates that circadian dysfunction may progress as neurodegenerative diseases advance, suggesting a need for targeted interventions.
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