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    • Neurology
    • Sleep Medicine
    • Neuroscience

    Background:

    • Rapid eye movement sleep behavior disorder (RBD) is characterized by dream enactment due to absent muscle atonia during REM sleep.
    • Historically noted alongside brainstem disorders and substance use, RBD is now recognized as a significant prodromal marker for neurodegenerative diseases.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review the current understanding of Rapid eye movement sleep behavior disorder (RBD), encompassing its etiology, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and management.
    • To highlight the emerging role of RBD as a prodromal symptom of neurodegenerative disorders.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of existing literature on Rapid eye movement sleep behavior disorder (RBD).
    • Analysis of etiological factors, including idiopathic and secondary forms (neurodegeneration, brainstem damage, narcolepsy, autoimmune disorders, drugs).
    • Examination of pathophysiological mechanisms involving brainstem and supratentorial pathways and neurotransmission.

    Main Results:

    • RBD affects less than 1% of adults but is present in 25-50% of patients with neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson's disease, MSA, and LBD.
    • Evidence suggests RBD precedes motor symptoms in these diseases by years, positioning it as a prodromal phase.
    • Clinical features include nocturnal behaviors and daytime symptoms like excessive sleepiness and cognitive deficits.

    Conclusions:

    • Rapid eye movement sleep behavior disorder (RBD) is a crucial early indicator for neurodegenerative diseases.
    • Further research is needed to elucidate sleep-wake characteristics, pathophysiological mechanisms, and the implications for early diagnosis and treatment of RBD in neurodegeneration.