Rapid Eye Movement (REM) Sleep Behavior Disorder and REM Sleep without Atonia in the Young

Background:Rapid eye movement (REM) sleep behavior disorder (RBD) and REM sleep without atonia (RWA) have assumed much clinical importance with long-term data showing progression into neurodegenerative conditions among older adults. However, much less is known about RBD and RWA in younger population...

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Published in:Canadian journal of neurological sciences 2020-01, Vol.47 (1), p.100-108
Main Authors: Shukla, Garima, Gupta, Anupama, Chakravarty, Kamalesh, Joseph, Angela Ann, Ravindranath, Aathira, Mehta, Manju, Gulati, Sheffali, Kabra, Madhulika, Afsar Mohammed, Poornima, Shivani
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Language:English
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Age groups
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
Autism
Behavior disorders
Clinical significance
Electroencephalography
Epilepsy
Eye movements
Hyperactivity
Muscle function
REM sleep
Sleep disorders
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Summary:Background:Rapid eye movement (REM) sleep behavior disorder (RBD) and REM sleep without atonia (RWA) have assumed much clinical importance with long-term data showing progression into neurodegenerative conditions among older adults. However, much less is known about RBD and RWA in younger populations. This study aims at comparing clinical and polysomnographic (PSG) characteristics of young patients presenting with RBD, young patients with other neurological conditions, and normal age-matched subjects.Methods:A retrospective chart review was carried out for consecutive young patients (
ISSN:0317-1671
DOI:10.1017/cjn.2019.302