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Abstract
This study challenges the assumption that REM sleep behavior disorder (RBD) is a marker of severe Parkinson's disease (PD) progression. Using two-sample Mendelian randomization, we found no causal link between PD progression and RBD. Interestingly, RBD exhibited a potential protective effect on motor and composite PD progression, warranting further investigation.
期刊介绍:
Parkinsonism & Related Disorders publishes the results of basic and clinical research contributing to the understanding, diagnosis and treatment of all neurodegenerative syndromes in which Parkinsonism, Essential Tremor or related movement disorders may be a feature. Regular features will include: Review Articles, Point of View articles, Full-length Articles, Short Communications, Case Reports and Letter to the Editor.