Restless legs syndrome is incurable. Here's how to manage the symptoms
Restless legs syndrome (RLS), also known as Willis-Ekbom Disease, is a neurological condition that affects about 7% of people.
Feb 4, 2025
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Nervous System Diseases: News and Research on Parasomnias
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Researchers enhance automated method to detect common sleep disorder affecting millions
A Mount Sinai-led team of researchers has enhanced an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered algorithm to analyze video recordings of clinical sleep tests, ultimately improving accurate diagnosis of a common sleep disorder ...
Jan 9, 2025
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Fairy tales can help teach children about healthy sleep
Some traditional fairy tales and classic children's fiction that have soothed many a child to sleep may also provide accessible and engaging ways to discuss healthy sleep with children, suggest researchers in the Christmas ...
Dec 18, 2024
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Researcher offers advice for those with trouble sleeping
Sleep problems have become a widespread issue. In a new popular science book and in an interview with ETH News, ETH sleep researcher Caroline Lustenberger describes the do's (and don'ts) for when you can't get to sleep.
Nov 25, 2024
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Bidirectional association seen for sleep disorders, chronic kidney disease
There are bidirectional associations for sleep disorders with chronic kidney disease (CKD), according to a review published in the November issue of Chronic Kidney Journal.
Nov 20, 2024
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New guideline provides treatment recommendations for restless legs syndrome
A new clinical practice guideline developed by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine provides updated recommendations for the treatment of restless legs syndrome. The guideline reflects the latest scientific evidence and ...
Nov 13, 2024
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Vitamin K₂ reduces dreaded nighttime leg cramps in clinical trial
They strike in the middle of the night without warning. A painful contraction of the calf muscle wrenches sleepers out of dreamland and throws them into a Greco-Roman wrestling match with an unseen opponent. The dreaded leg ...
Neural circuitry for REM sleep identified, disorder cause explored
Researchers from University of Tsukuba have elucidated the neural circuit that induces rapid eye movement (REM) sleep, a stage during which we actively dream. They also discovered that abnormalities in the neurons constituting ...
Oct 15, 2024
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Using genetics to help smokers quit: Study investigates abnormal dreams on varenicline
Researchers have identified variants in a gene that influences the likelihood of smokers developing abnormal dreams while taking a medication to help them quit.
Aug 6, 2024
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Blood test could predict Parkinson's seven years before symptoms
A team of researchers, led by scientists at UCL and University Medical Center Goettingen, has developed a simple blood test that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to predict Parkinson's up to seven years before the onset ...
Jun 18, 2024
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