Dopamine Agonists Linked to Increased Risk for Psychiatric Events
Patients with primary restless leg syndrome who begin dopamine agonist (DA) therapy may be at increased risk for adverse psychiatric events.
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Restless Legs Syndrome Associated With Suicide and Self-Harm
Individuals with restless legs syndrome (RLS) have an increased risk for suicide and self-harm.
Association Between Restless Legs Syndrome and Other Movement Disorders
Several reports describe a possible association between restless legs syndrome and Parkinson disease, as well as Tourette syndrome and restless legs syndrome.
Is Iron Therapy an Effective Treatment for Restless Legs Syndrome?
The aim of the review was to assess the safety and efficacy of oral and parenteral iron for the treatment of RLS.
Increased Corticomotor Excitability ID’d in Restless Legs
For patients with restless leg syndrome, the primary motor cortex (M1) exhibits hyperexcitability, which is associated with disease severity.
Morphologic Changes in Primary Somatosensory System May Fuel Restless Leg Symptoms
Compared with control patients, patients with restless leg syndrome symptoms experienced a morphologic change in the brain somatosensory system.
Restless Legs Syndrome Associated With Increased Cardiovascular Mortality
Women with RLS are more likely to have cardiovascular-related comorbidities than those without RLS.
Guidelines: Opioids for the Treatment of Refractory Restless Legs Syndrome
For patients with restless leg syndrome, opioids may be very beneficial if taken in low daily doses.
Restless Leg Syndrome Equally Responsive to Multiple Drug Classes
Few head-to-head trials have been conducted that have compared different classes of drugs for treatment of RLS.
Surgical Nerve Decompression May Improve Restless Leg Syndrome
RLS symptoms can be improved by nerve decompression for peripheral neuropathy.
