Impact of Obstructive Sleep Apnea on Cognitive and Motor Functions in Parkinson's Disease.
Mohamed ElfilEshak I BahbahMahmoud M AttiaMohamed EldokmakBrian B KooPublished in: Movement disorders : official journal of the Movement Disorder Society (2020)
OSA is associated with increased severity of PD-associated cognitive dysfunction and motor symptoms. However, further studies are needed to corroborate these findings, assess the underlying mechanisms by which OSA influences the motor and cognitive functions in PD, and investigate whether OSA can accelerate the neurodegenerative process of PD. © 2020 International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society.