News tagged with restless legs
First potential pathogenic mutation for restless legs syndrome found
An international team of researchers led by scientists at the Mayo Clinic campus in Florida have found what they believe is the first mutated gene linked to restless legs syndrome, a common neurologic disorder.
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Jul 21, 2009 |
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New treatment discovered for restless legs syndrome improves sleep
A drug widely used to treat seizures and anxiety appears to be an effective treatment for restless legs syndrome (RLS) and helps people with the disorder get a better night's sleep, according to a study that will be presented ...
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Apr 29, 2009 |
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Parkinson's disease medication triggers destructive behaviors
A new study conducted at Mayo Clinic reports that one in six patients receiving therapeutic doses of certain drugs for Parkinson's disease develops new-onset, potentially destructive behaviors, notably compulsive gambling ...
Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Apr 08, 2009 |
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Big belly and obesity linked to increased risk of restless legs syndrome
A new study shows both obesity and a large belly appear to increase the risk of developing restless legs syndrome (RLS), a common sleep disorder characterized by an irresistible urge to move your legs. The research is published ...
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Apr 06, 2009 |
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Researchers suspect a novel gene is causing restless legs syndrome in a large family
In 2005, a woman who had trouble sleeping asked Siong-Chi Lin, M.D., for help. Dr. Lin, a sleep disorders specialist at the Mayo Clinic campus in Florida, diagnosed restless legs syndrome. This common neurologic disorder ...
Feb 03, 2009 |
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Pregnancy-related hormonal changes linked to increased risk of restless legs syndrome
A study in the Feb. 1 issue of the journal Sleep shows that the elevation in estradiol levels that occurs during pregnancy is more pronounced in pregnant women with restless legs syndrome (RLS) than in controls.
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Feb 01, 2009 |
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