Restless leg syndrome (RLS) does not seem like a serious health problem. Compared to coronary heart disease, diabetes or cancer, RLS just doesn’t sound scary. But ask someone with this condition how ...

Clinicians should regularly test serum iron studies, including ferritin and transferrin saturation, in all patients with clinically significant RLS, ideally in the morning. (HealthDay News) — In a ...

What can you tell me about restless leg syndrome? Over the past year or so I’ve developed an uncontrollable urge to move my legs because of an annoying tingling sensation, and it’s keeping me awake at ...

A recent study has identified chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients—especially those undergoing dialysis—as a group at significantly higher risk of developing Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS). The ...

DARIEN, IL - 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 ...

Background: Pharmacotherapy for restless legs syndrome (RLS) may be ineffective or complicated by side effects. Uncontrolled series using pneumatic compression devices (PCDs) have been shown to reduce ...

The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) has updated its guidelines for the treatment of restless legs syndrome (RLS) for the first time in 12 years. In this video interview, guideline author ...

August 4, 2011 — A new study is the first long-term prospective trial of dopamine agonist therapy in restless legs syndrome (RLS). The study, funded by UCB BioSciences and Schwarz Pharma, ...

Dear Savvy Senior: What can you tell me about restless leg syndrome? Over the past year or so, I’ve developed an uncontrollable urge to move my legs because of an annoying tingling sensation, and it’s ...

What can you tell me about restless leg syndrome? Over the past year or so I’ve developed an uncontrollable urge to move my legs because of an annoying tingling sensation, and it’s keeping me awake at ...