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 Restless Legs Syndrome
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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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Genetics study points to potential treatments for restless leg syndrome
Scientists have discovered genetic clues to the cause of restless leg syndrome, a condition common among older adults. The discovery could help identify those individuals at greatest risk of the condition and point to potential ...
Jun 5, 2024
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Can 'colored noise' really improve our sleep?
One in four people suffer from some kind of sleep disorder—insomnia, sleep apnea, narcolepsy, hypersomnia, restless legs syndrome. And for a quarter of them, there is no effective, long-term solution. It is a public health ...
Jan 30, 2024
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Trazadone and CBT no more effective than placebo for improving insomnia among long-term dialysis patients, finds study
A clinical trial of more than 120 persons undergoing hemodialysis found that cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) or trazodone were no more effective than placebo for improving mild to moderate chronic insomnia. ...
Jan 15, 2024
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Five rare and unusual psychiatric syndromes—including one where people believe they are dead
Most people are familiar with psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, but some conditions are so rare that many psychiatrists won't come across a single case in their professional lives. Here I present ...
May 24, 2023
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What an expert says about taking magnesium for sleep
When people struggle to fall asleep, it's no surprise they seek solutions.
Mar 8, 2023
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Restless leg syndrome more common in psoriasis patients
Restless leg syndrome (RLS) is more common in psoriasis patients and is associated with more severe psoriasis, according to a study published online Dec. 5 in the International Journal of Dermatology.
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