Diseases

REM Sleep Behavior Disorder

A disorder characterized by episodes of vigorous and often violent motor activity during REM sleep (SLEEP, REM). The affected individual may inflict self injury or harm others, and is difficult to awaken from this condition. Episodes are usually followed by a vivid recollection of a dream that is consistent with the aggressive behavior. This condition primarily affects adult males. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p393)

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Abstract

A disorder characterized by episodes of vigorous and often violent motor activity during REM sleep (SLEEP, REM). The affected individual may inflict self injury or harm others, and is difficult to awaken from this condition. Episodes are usually followed by a vivid recollection of a dream that is consistent with the aggressive behavior. This condition primarily affects adult males. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p393)

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  • Behavior Disorder, REM
  • Behavior Disorder, Rapid Eye Movement Sleep
  • REM Behavior Disorder
  • Rapid Eye Movement Sleep Behavior Disorder
  • Behavior Disorders, REM
  • REM Behavior Disorders

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2000

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Previous Indexing

  • Sleep Disorders (1987-1999)
  • Sleep, REM (1987-1999)

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  1. C10w.886.659w.633.700w
  2. F03w.870.664w.633.700w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. REM Sleep Behavior Disorder. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D020187. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D020187
  2. REM Sleep Behavior Disorder. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rapid_eye_movement_sleep_behavior_disorder
  3. REM Sleep Behavior Disorder. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2103933