REM sleep ↔ REM sleep behavior disorder

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REM sleep behavior disorder is a parasomnia defined by the disruption of normal physiological processes during REM sleep, specifically the failure of muscle atonia [1], [2]. The disorder is characterized by the physical manifestation of dreams during this specific sleep stage [3], as documented in clinical studies of the condition [4].

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Extent and Health Consequences of Chronic Sleep Loss and ... - NCBI ncbi.nlm.nih.gov Colten HR, Altevogt BM · National Academies Press 3 facts

claimIn REM sleep behavior disorder, the normal temporary muscle paralysis that occurs during REM sleep is absent, allowing individuals to physically act out their dreams.

referenceOlson, Boeve, and Silber (2000) reported on the demographic, clinical, and laboratory findings of 93 cases of rapid eye movement (REM) sleep behaviour disorder.

claimREM sleep behavior disorder is characterized by a complex set of behaviors occurring during REM sleep, including mild to harmful body movements associated with dreams and nightmares.

Physiology, Sleep Stages - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf - NIH ncbi.nlm.nih.gov National Library of Medicine 1 fact

claimREM sleep behavior disorder occurs when the temporary atonia of REM sleep is disturbed, causing individuals to physically act out dreams with vocalizations and sudden limb movements.