The American Journal of Managed Care

A Clinical Primer on Restless Legs Syndrome: What We Know, and What We Don't Know

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 ...
Los Angeles Times

Restless Legs Syndrome: What Works and What Doesn’t

The 2025 AASM guidelines recommend iron supplementation as the first-line treatment for RLS when ferritin levels are below 75 ng/mL. Dopamine agonists like ropinirole can reduce RLS symptoms but carry ...
The American Journal of Managed Care

Patients With Sleep Apnea, Restless Leg Syndrome Exhibit Higher Insomnia-Specific Psychological Symptoms

Compared with patients who have just sleep apnea syndrome (SAS), those with both SAS and restless leg syndrome were shown to exhibit a higher degree of insomnia-specific psychological symptoms, which ...
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Restless legs syndrome is incurable. Here's how to manage the symptoms

Restless legs syndrome (RLS), also known as Willis-Ekbom Disease, is a neurological condition that affects about 7% of people. Typical symptoms include an irresistible urge to move your legs, ...