REM sleep behavior disorder (RBD) is a sleep disorder in which complex movements occur during the dream phase. The sufferer reacts to certain dream content by acting aggressively. RBD is often the precursor of Parkinson’s disease, Lewy body dementia, or MSA (multisystem atrophy). What is REM sleep behavior disorder? REM sleep behavior disorder is a … REM Sleep Behavior Disorder: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Corticobasal degeneration represents a disease that is classified as one of the so-called tauopathies. The disease is sometimes referred to by the abbreviation CBD. In corticobasal degeneration, components of the tau protein are deposited in the human brain. As a result, the brain‘s ability to function becomes increasingly impaired over time. Basically, corticobasal degeneration is … Corticobasal Degeneration: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
The globus pallidus, also called the pallidum, is located in the central area of the brain, where it is responsible for activating all movement processes of the human body. From this function, it is assigned to the basal ganglia (basal nuclei), which belong to the cerebrum and are located below the cerebral cortex. What is … Globus Pallidus: Structure, Function & Diseases
Multisystem atrophy is a neurological disorder that falls into the category of atypical Parkinson’s syndromes. The atypical Parkinson’s syndromes often have similar symptoms to the relatively well-known Parkinson’s disease, but are often more rapidly progressive, have a symmetrical distribution of symptoms already at the onset of the disease, respond more poorly to the Parkinson’s drug … Multisystem Atrophy: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
