We need to consider the impact of sleep dysfunction on Huntington’s disease patients, experts say

A good night’s sleep is essential for everyone. In individuals with Huntington’s disease (HD), sleep disturbances constitute an additional burden that may exacerbate disease outcomes and impact patients’ quality of life. In a special issue of the Journal of Huntington’s Disease , researchers review what is, and perhaps more importantly, what is not known about sleep and circadian rhythms in HD.