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  • Title: Can insomnia be fatal? An Australian case of fatal familial insomnia.
    Author: Habteslassie D, McMahon M, Wimaleswaran H.
    Journal: Intern Med J; 2022 Apr; 52(4):667-670. PubMed ID: 35419959.
    Abstract:
    Fatal familial insomnia (FFI) is a rare prion disease with autosomal dominant inheritance. Currently, there is only one published case study of FFI in Australia. FFI is universally fatal, with the disease duration ranging from 8 to 72 months. Clinically, it manifests with disordered sleep-wake cycle, dysautonomia, motor disturbances and neuropsychiatric disorders. We describe a case of FFI detailing the investigative process, including the importance of sleep assessment and polysomnography in obtaining a diagnosis.
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