Reduced REM sleep: a potential biomarker for epilepsy – a retrospective case-control study

Our study shows significantly reduced REM% in individuals with epilepsy. REM%-based models show a good predictive performance. REM% assessment could improve diagnostic accuracy – especially for challenging cases, e.g., when IEDs or seizures are absent and patient history and semiology appear ambiguous. REM% as a biomarker should be evaluated in prospective, multicentric trials.

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