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Scientists discover a link between lack of deep sleep and Alzheimer’s disease

November 16, 2020

A woman sitting at a desk nods to sleep

Source: NPR/All Things Considered

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Washington University School of Medicine’s 1,500 faculty physicians also are the medical staff of Barnes-Jewish and St. Louis Children’s hospitals. The School of Medicine is a leader in medical research, teaching and patient care, ranking among the top 10 medical schools in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. Through its affiliations with Barnes-Jewish and St. Louis Children’s hospitals, the School of Medicine is linked to BJC HealthCare.