Sleep issues, common in people with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), may be driven not only by nighttime breathing problems linked to weak respiratory muscles but also by changes in how the brain regulates sleep, a review of studies suggests. “Sleep disturbances in SMA are multifactorial, reflecting both respiratory muscle weakness and central nervous system [brain […] The post Brain, breathing issues drive sleep problems in SMA: Study appeared first on SMA News Today .

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