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Podcast: The Sleep Is A Skill Podcast
Episode: 067: Dr. Richard Bedlack and Dr. Wissam Mansour of the Duke ALS Clinic Explain the Connection Between ALS and Sleep and Discuss Research Efforts Into ALS Reversals
Description: 🧬 How Dr. Richard Bedlack came to ALS research and why he developed a multi-disciplinary team at Duke for ALS care.🧬 Dr. Wissam Mansour’s journey from pulmonary critical care, to sleep training, to joining Dr. Bedlack’s ALS team at Duke.🧬 Exploring the possible connection between ALS and sleep disorders🧬 Sleep-related breathing disorders, insomnia, and sleep movement disorders in ALS patients🧬 How sleep disorders can potentially impact quality of life and length of life in people with ALS🧬 The genetic factors that link ALS, sleep-wake cycles, and parts of the brain involved in...