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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 Neurol, 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.
Darvishi N, Daneshkhah A, Khaledi-Paveh B, Vaisi-Raygani A, Mohammadi M, Salari N, Darvishi F, Abdi A, Jalali R.   +8 more
europepmc   +6 more sources

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

SAGE Open Med Case Rep, 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.
Das S, Prasad S, Anand A, Das A, Obinna Anugwom G, Oladunjoye F.   +5 more
europepmc   +5 more sources

Impact of different stages of chronic kidney disease on the severity of Willis-Ekbom disease. [PDF]

J Family Med Prim 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.
Bhagawati J, Kumar S, Agrawal AK, Acharya S, Wanjari AK, Kamble TK.   +5 more
europepmc   +3 more sources

Longitudinal Cognitive Trajectories in Older Adults with Restless Legs Syndrome or Willis-Ekbom Disease. [PDF]

Life (Basel)
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.
Liampas I, Siokas V, Kyrozis A, Sakoutis G, Yannakoulia M, Kosmidis MH, Sakka P, Scarmeas N, Hadjigeorgiou GM, Dardiotis E.   +9 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]

Front Neurol, 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.
Waage S, Pallesen S, Moen BE, Bjorvatn B.   +3 more
europepmc   +3 more sources

Restless legs syndrome and growing pains in childhood: understanding the link. [PDF]

Front Neurol
IntroductionRestless Legs Syndrome (RLS), known as Willis–Ekbom disease, is a common neurological condition that often goes undiagnosed, especially in children.
Rosen AEV, Ursitti F, Stella N, Papetti L, Checchi MP, Voci A, Mazzone L, Valeriani M, Moavero R.   +8 more
europepmc   +6 more sources

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
doaj   +2 more sources

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

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).

Ann Indian Acad Neurol, 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
Vishwakarma K, Kalra J, Gupta R, Sharma M, Sharma T.   +4 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

Restless Legs Syndrome Associated With Fexofenadine Use: A Case Report. [PDF]

Clin Case Rep
Flowchart of possible fexofenadine‐induced RLS pathophysiology. ABSTRACT Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a neurological sensorimotor disorder characterized by an irresistible urge to move the legs, typically worsening at night and leading to sleep disturbance.
Albeshry AM.
europepmc   +2 more sources