Summary Summary Short summary of a recent publication, written by scientific experts. Published: Jul 11, 2019

Olfactory function and cognitive decline in people with idiopathic REM sleep behavior disorder

Takeaway

  • There is a link between hyposmia and cognitive function in people affected by idiopathic rapid eye movement sleep behavior disorder (iRBD).

Why this matters

  • Olfactory function can predict 2-year cognitive decline in people with iRBD and may also predict future disease course.