Restless legs syndrome (RLS), also known as Willis-Ekbom disease, is a common sensorimotor disorder that may be idiopathic (primary) or secondary to a diverse group of conditions. The pathophysiology ...

RLS is characterized by a deep, ill-defined discomfort or dysesthesia in the legs that arises during prolonged rest or when the patient is drowsy and trying to fall asleep, especially at night. [11] ...

In this session, Daniel Picchietti, MD, discussed changes to the diagnostic guidelines for restless legs syndrome/Willis-Ekbom disease published jointly by the International Restless Legs Syndrome ...

Through the windows of an express train from Kyoto, Japan, to a whisky distillery on Mount Kaikoma, my colleagues admired the views and calmly discussed the agenda for the day. Distracted and annoyed, ...

A new study found that certain lifestyle factors are linked to restless leg syndrome. Patients who are sedentary, obese, or smokers have an increased risk of developing restless leg syndrome. Restless ...

October 13, 2011 (Boston, Massachusetts) — Hypertension was significantly more prevalent among women who reported frequent symptoms of restless-legs syndrome (RLS)--that is, symptoms at least 15 times ...