Restless legs syndrome in subjects with a knee prosthesis: evidence that symptoms are generated in the periphery [PDF]
OBJECTIVE: There are no data adressing the prevalence of restless legs syndrome in subjects who have knee prosthesis. Therefore, we conducted a cross-sectional survey of subjects who underwent knee prosthesis surgery.
José Carlos Pereira Júnior +2 more
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Olanzapine-induced restless leg syndrome (Willis–Ekbom disease): A case report [PDF]
Restless leg syndrome, also known as Willis–Ekbom disease, is a neurological sensorimotor disorder accompanied by an irresistible urge to move the legs with a fluctuating course of symptoms.
Soumitra Das +5 more
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Effect of Local Warm Compression on Restless Leg Syndrome and Fatigue among Critical Care Nurses: A Parallel Randomized Clinical Trial [PDF]
Background and Aim. Fatigue and restless leg syndrome are common complications in critical care nurses (CCNs). The present study aimed to investigate the effect of local warm compression on restless leg syndrome and fatigue in CCNs. Methods and Materials.
Maryam Ameri +4 more
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Case report: A new treatment for restless leg syndrome: three cases [PDF]
Restless legs syndrome is a movement disorder that seriously affects the quality of life of patients. It is characterized by marked discomfort mainly occurring in the deep tissues of the lower extremities, including deep muscle or bone chafing, as well ...
Ying Li +3 more
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Prevalence of restless leg syndrome in Mongolian adults: Mon-TimeLine study [PDF]
We conducted an epidemiologic study based on survey neuroscience screening for restless leg syndrome in the Mongolian to determine the prevalence of restless leg syndrome.
Anujin Davaadorj +8 more
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The effect of black seed oil massage on the severity of restless legs syndrome in patients with type 2 diabetes [PDF]
Background: Considering that traditional medicine has been used to treat sleep disorders due to restless leg syndrome, the aim of the present study was to determine the effect of black seed oil massage on the severity of restless legs syndrome in ...
Zohre Khalaj +2 more
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The prevalence of Restless Legs Syndrome/Willis-ekbom disease (RLS/WED) in the third trimester of pregnancy:a systematic review [PDF]
BACKGROUND: RLS is known as one of the most common movement disorders during pregnancy, which is most aggravated in the third trimester of pregnancy and can affect up to one-third of pregnant women. This study intends to determine the total prevalence of
Abdi, Alireza +8 more
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Motor hyperactivity of the iron-deficient rat - an animal model of restless legs syndrome. [PDF]
BackgroundAbnormal striatal dopamine transmission has been hypothesized to cause restless legs syndrome. Dopaminergic drugs are commonly used to treat restless legs syndrome. However, they cause adverse effects with long-term use.
Allen +36 more
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Restless legs syndrome, anxiety, and depression in phlebology practice
The aim was to analyze the prevalence and overlapping of chronic venous disorders, restless legs syndrome, anxiety and depressive conditions. There were 582 subjects enroll; 450 (77.5%) women and 132 (22.5%) men (mean age 45.0).
Konstantin Mazayshvili +3 more
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The association between the prevalence of restless leg syndrome, fatigue, and sleep quality in patients undergoing hemodialysis [PDF]
Objective: To determine the prevalence of restless legs syndrome (RLS) in patients with chronic renal failure (CRF) and to compare CRF patients with or without RLS in terms fatigue and sleep quality.
Ozkurt, S. +3 more
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