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Simon Ducharme

Senior author of a paper published in Neurology on changes in hypothalamic structure and sleep dysfunction in patients with genetic FTD. Affiliated with McGill University.

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Jan 13, 2025 • 16min

Changes in Cerebral and Hypothalamic Structure With Sleep Dysfunction in Patients With Genetic FTD

Dr. Simon Ducharme, a senior author from McGill University, dives into intriguing findings on sleep dysfunction related to genetic frontotemporal dementia (FTD). He discusses the impact of MAPT gene mutations on sleep patterns and emphasizes the role of genetic testing for early diagnosis. Ducharme highlights the association between hypothalamic structural changes and sleep issues, along with the need for effective treatment strategies. He also explores the significance of managing sleep disorders in improving care for FTD patients.