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Olanzapine-induced restless leg syndrome (Willis–Ekbom disease): A case report [PDF]

SAGE Open Medical Case Reports, 2022
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, Sakshi Prasad, Ayush Anand, Arghadip Das, Gibson Obinna Anugwom, Funso Oladunjoye   +5 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]

BMC Neurology, 2020
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.
Niloofar Darvishi, Alireza Daneshkhah, Behnam Khaledi-Paveh, Aliakbar Vaisi-Raygani, Masoud Mohammadi, Nader Salari, Fateme Darvishi, Alireza Abdi, Rostam Jalali   +8 more
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Restless legs syndrome and growing pains in childhood: understanding the link [PDF]

Frontiers in Neurology
IntroductionRestless Legs Syndrome (RLS), known as Willis–Ekbom disease, is a common neurological condition that often goes undiagnosed, especially in children.
Alexandra E. V. Rosen, Fabiana Ursitti, Nausica Stella, Laura Papetti, Martina Proietti Checchi, Alessandra Voci, Luigi Mazzone, Luigi Mazzone, Massimiliano Valeriani, Massimiliano Valeriani, Massimiliano Valeriani, Romina Moavero, Romina Moavero   +12 more
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Impact of different stages of chronic kidney disease on the severity of Willis–Ekbom disease [PDF]

Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care, 2019
Introduction: Willis–Ekbom disease (WED)/restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a disorder in which the patient has neurologic features such as urge of rhythmic limb movement that may decrease or stop when the limb is moved.
Jahnabi Bhagawati, Sunil Kumar, Abhijeet Kumar Agrawal, Sourya Acharya, Anil K Wanjari, Tarachand K Kamble   +5 more
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What’s in a name? Problems, facts and controversies regarding neurological eponyms [PDF]

Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria, 2016
The use of eponyms in neurology remains controversial, and important questions have been raised about their appropriateness. Different approaches have been taken, with some eponyms being excluded, others replaced, and new ones being created.
Hélio A. G. Teive, Plínio M. G. Lima, Francisco M. B. Germiniani, Renato P. Munhoz   +3 more
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Longitudinal Cognitive Trajectories in Older Adults with Restless Legs Syndrome or Willis–Ekbom Disease [PDF]

Life
Background: Restless legs syndrome/Willis–Ekbom disease (RLS/WED) has occasionally but not consistently been associated with cognitive and most notably language and executive impairment.
Ioannis Liampas, Vasileios Siokas, Andreas Kyrozis, George Sakoutis, Mary Yannakoulia, Mary H. Kosmidis, Paraskevi Sakka, Nikolaos Scarmeas, Georgios M. Hadjigeorgiou, Efthimios Dardiotis   +9 more
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Proteomic analysis of the cerebrospinal fluid of patients with restless legs syndrome/Willis-Ekbom disease. [PDF]

Fluids Barriers CNS, 2013
BACKGROUND: Restless Legs Syndrome/Willis-Ekbom Disease (RLS/WED) is a sensorimotor disorder that causes patients to experience overwhelming and distressing sensations in the legs compelling the patient to move their legs to provide relief.
Patton SM, Cho YW, Clardy TW, Allen RP, Earley CJ, Connor JR.   +5 more
europepmc   +3 more sources

Restless Legs Syndrome/Willis–Ekbom Disease Is Prevalent in Working Nurses, but Seems Not to Be Associated with Shift Work Schedules [PDF]

Frontiers in Neurology, 2018
Insomnia and excessive sleepiness are among the most commonly reported sleep problems related to shift work. Sleep-related movement disorders have, however, received far less attention in relation to such work schedules.
Siri Waage, Siri Waage, Ståle Pallesen, Bente Elisabeth Moen, Bente Elisabeth Moen, Bjørn Bjorvatn, Bjørn Bjorvatn   +6 more
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A double-blind, randomized, controlled trial to compare the efficacy and tolerability of fixed doses of ropinirole, bupropion, and iron in treatment of restless legs syndrome (Willis-Ekbom disease)

Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology, 2016
Background: We aimed to compare the efficacy of fixed doses of bupropion and ropinirole and iron alone for the treatment of restless legs syndrome (RLS) and to look for the tolerability of these medications. Materials and Methods: Patients diagnosed with
Kirti Vishwakarma, Juhi Kalra, Ravi Gupta, Mukesh Sharma, Taruna Sharma   +4 more
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Restless Legs Syndrome and Iron [PDF]

Southeastern European Medical Journal, 2020
Restless legs syndrome (RLS), also known as Willis-Ekbom disease, is one of the most common neurological disorders that significantly affects quality of life and sleep. It manifests itself in involuntary movements of the lower limbs due to the feeling of
Josipa Pulić
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