Restless Legs Syndrome

Author : Mauro Manconi,Diego García-Borreguero
Publisher : Springer
Page : 287 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2017-05-07
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781493967773

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Restless Legs Syndrome/Willis Ekbom Disease by Mauro Manconi,Diego García-Borreguero Pdf

Due to the fact that Restless Legs Syndrome/Willis-Ekbom Disease is usually a chronic condition, this book aims to provide physicians with the necessary tools for the long-term management of patients with RLS. The first part of the book addresses the various comorbidities and long-term consequences of RLS on life quality, sleep, cognitive, psychiatric and cardiovascular systems, while the second part focuses on the management of long-term treatment and the drug-induced complications in primary RLS and in special populations. Written by experts in the field, this practical resource offers a high-quality, long-term management of RLS for neurologists, sleep clinicians, pulmonologists and other healthcare professionals.

Author : Robert Yoakum
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2006-05-02
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781416531852

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Restless Legs Syndrome by Robert Yoakum Pdf

Within these pages is the promise of a long-awaited good night's rest. For decades, millions of people have experienced the irresistible urge to move their legs without understanding why. These disagreeable leg sensations get worse with inactivity, making sitting still and sleep painful and sometimes impossible. If you hold this book, you or someone you love has most likely lived with this constant discomfort, this agitated inability to rest -- restless legs syndrome. You are not alone. According to the American Medical Association, 10 to 15 percent of adult Americans have the neurological disorder known as restless legs syndrome. This underdiagnosed and treatable condition can completely overwhelm a person's life, causing stress, sleep deprivation, career difficulties, and relationship strife. Author Robert Yoakum has suffered from restless legs syndrome all of his adult life. In Restless Legs Syndrome, he has compiled a comprehensive resource on this disease, giving those afflicted with it a voice and creating a community. In addition, many of the foremost medical specialists in the field have contributed their knowledge and experience to make this the most comprehensive and timely source of information on this disease. Restless Legs Syndrome provides invaluable information for victims, their friends and loved ones, and health-care providers. Yoakum informs and advises readers on: Sleep management and alternative rest options How to enlist help from others Possible causes of restless legs syndrome Criteria for diagnosis Medical advice and treatment options The relationship of stress, dopamine, and iron Finding or creating a restless legs syndrome support group Yoakum combines empathy and understanding with practical, clear-cut information, and helpful stories from others who share their tales of relief and hope.

Author : Mark J. Buchfuhrer, MD,Wayne A. Hening, "MD, PhD",Clete A. Kushida, MD
Publisher : Demos Medical Publishing
Page : 979 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2006-11-28
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781934559765

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Restless Legs Syndrome by Mark J. Buchfuhrer, MD,Wayne A. Hening, "MD, PhD",Clete A. Kushida, MD Pdf

The Restless Legs Syndrome Foundation estimates that up to 8 percent of the population suffers with restless legs syndrome (RLS). The hallmark of this neurologic disorder is an irresistible urge to move, most commonly at night. It causes uncomfortable sensations often described as creeping, crawling, tugging, burning, or aching feelings in the calves, feet, thighs, and arms. These disruptive symptoms vary in severity and can result in difficulty staying or falling asleep, fatigue, and impaired daytime function resulting from loss of sleep. Written by respected leaders in this field and sponsored by the American Academy of Neurology, Restless Legs Syndrome explains what we know about RLS, including its causes and manifestations, and what can be done to manage it. Topics covered include: Causes, symptoms, and diagnosis RLS in children Personal relationships and RLS Resources Lifestyle changes, dealing with daily activities, RLS triggers, and much more This indispensable guide will help millions of people to understand this condition so that they can take control of their lives and make informed decisions. It also will be a useful resource for families, caregivers, and health care providers.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 12 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Movement disorders
ISBN : OCLC:933507729

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Restless Legs Syndrome by Anonim Pdf

Author : K. Ray Chaudhuri,C. Warren Olanow,Per Odin
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 155 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2004-09-28
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781135403775

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Restless Legs Syndrome by K. Ray Chaudhuri,C. Warren Olanow,Per Odin Pdf

Although briefly covered in neurology texts, until now there has been no professional-level publication dedicated solely to restless legs syndrome (RLS). Most of what is available is either out-of-date or too general. Written by a panel of experts, Restless Legs Syndrome fills the void. Focusing on diagnosis and management, the authors discuss the

Author : Wayne A. Hening,Mark J. Buchfuhrer,Hochang B. Lee
Publisher : Professional Communications
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2007-12
Category : Restless legs syndrome
ISBN : 9781932610314

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Clinical Management of Restless Legs Syndrome by Wayne A. Hening,Mark J. Buchfuhrer,Hochang B. Lee Pdf

Describes etiologies and pathophysiology of the condition, including secondary conditions and medications that can cause or accentuate RLS. Reveiws how to accurately diagnose RLS, nonpharmacologic measures, and details pharmacologic agents used to treat intermittent, daily, and refractory RLS.

Author : K. Ray Chaudhuri,Luigi Ferini-Strambi,David Bruce Rye,David Rye
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 102 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9780199234882

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Restless Legs Syndrome by K. Ray Chaudhuri,Luigi Ferini-Strambi,David Bruce Rye,David Rye Pdf

Restless legs syndrome is a common movement disorder normally affecting the lower legs, characterised by a numbness or tingling sensation. This pocketbook serves as a concise companion on the underlying causes, diagnosis and management of the disorder and highlights up-to-date treatment options.

Author : Joseph Jankovic,Mark Hallett,Stanley Fahn
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 557 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2011-04-01
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781437737707

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Principles and Practice of Movement Disorders E-Book by Joseph Jankovic,Mark Hallett,Stanley Fahn Pdf

Principles and Practice of Movement Disorders provides the complete, expert guidance you need to diagnose and manage these challenging conditions. Drs. Stanley Fahn, Joseph Jankovic and Mark Hallett explore all facets of these disorders, including the latest rating scales for clinical research, neurochemistry, clinical pharmacology, genetics, clinical trials, and experimental therapeutics. This edition features many new full-color images, additional coverage of pediatric disorders, updated Parkinson information, and many other valuable updates. An accompanying Expert Consult website makes the content fully searchable and contains several hundred video clips that illustrate the manifestations of all the movement disorders in the book along with their differential diagnoses. Get just the information you need for a clinical approach to diagnosis and management, with minimal emphasis on basic science. Find the answers you need quickly and easily thanks to a reader-friendly full-color format, with plentiful diagrams, photographs, and tables. Apply the latest advances to diagnosis and treatment of pediatric movement disorders, Parkinson disease, and much more. View the characteristic presentation of each disorder with a complete collection of professional-quality, narrated videos online. Better visualize every concept with new full-color illustrations throughout. Search the complete text online, follow links to PubMed abstracts, and download all of the illustrations, at www.expertconsult.com.

Author : Jodi A. Mindell,Judith A. Owens
Publisher : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Page : 302 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781605473895

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A Clinical Guide to Pediatric Sleep by Jodi A. Mindell,Judith A. Owens Pdf

Written for busy primary care practitioners, this book is a practical clinical guide to common pediatric sleep disorders and their treatment. Information is organized by specific disorder and by the most frequent presenting complaints. Symptom-based algorithms will enable practitioners to evaluate sleep complaints in a stepwise manner. Other features include symptom checklists for specific disorders and chapters on sleep problems in special populations. Appendices provide practical tools for screening for sleep problems, evaluating sleep studies, and counseling families. This edition includes updated ICSD-2 and ICD-10 diagnostic criteria and new and revised American Academy of Sleep Medicine Standards of Practice guidelines. Other highlights include new chapters on sleep hygiene and sleep enuresis, updated and expanded chapters on all sleep disorders, and up-to-date information on sleep medications and sleep in special populations. A companion Website will offer parent handouts for each age group and each sleep disorder, as well as screening questionnaires and sleep diaries.

Author : Jill Gunzel
Publisher : Wheatmark Incorporated
Page : 307 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Medical
ISBN : 1587365790

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Restless Legs Syndrome by Jill Gunzel Pdf

Do you feel an irresistible urge to move when you need to be still? Do you call the urges heebee jeebees, ants crawling under your skin, spider webs on your legs, electric feelings, growing pains, or crazy legs? If so, you may be an RLSer (a person who has Restless Legs Syndrome). If you want to be still through movies, long plane rides, hospital stays, or long days of working at your desk, read "Restless Legs Syndrome: The RLS Rebel's Survival Guide." You will learn to organize and develop effective ways to: Fight the "beast of RLS" Decrease the severity of your RLS Prevent RLS attacks Develop a Bag of Tricks Approach Develop team work with your doctor Help children who have RLS Communicate with RLS supporters.

Author : Sudhansu Chokroverty
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Publishers
Page : 159 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2010-10-06
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781449619558

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100 Questions & Answers About Restless Legs Syndrome by Sudhansu Chokroverty Pdf

Whether you are a newly diagnosed patient or a loved one of someone with Restless Legs Syndrome, this book offers information and comfort. 100 Questions & Answers About Restless Legs Syndrome provides authoritative, practical answers to the most common questions asked by patients. This easy-to-read book is a complete guide to understanding symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, post-treatment quality of life, and much more. Including actual commentary from patients, 100 Questions & Answers About Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) is an invaluable resource for anyone coping with the physical and emotional turmoil caused by this condition.

Author : Jaime M. Monti,S. R. Pandi-Perumal,Eric Murillo-Rodríguez
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2021-02-03
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783030616632

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Cannabinoids and Sleep by Jaime M. Monti,S. R. Pandi-Perumal,Eric Murillo-Rodríguez Pdf

Research on cannabis and sleep is emerging with promising results. This book offers current and comprehensive knowledge on cannabinoid research results in connection with sleep. The volume covers aspects of the hemp plant Cannabis sativa, the pharmacology of cannabinoids, neurobiology and pharmacology of sleep and wakefulness, and the benefits and side effects of cannabis on the central nervous system. It further discusses the putative therapeutical properties of cannabinoids and endocannabinoids and their potential for the treatment of sleep disorders such as insomnia, obstructive sleep apnea, REM sleep behavior disorder, and restless legs syndrome. The book is written by medical and scientific experts in this field and intended for researchers from a range of disciplines such as biomedicine, biology, neurosciences, clinical medicine, neurology, and pharmacology.

Author : Cristian Falup-Pecurariu,Joaquim Ferreira,Pablo Martinez-Martin,Kallol Ray Chaudhuri
Publisher : Springer
Page : 444 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2017-02-27
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9783709116289

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Movement Disorders Curricula by Cristian Falup-Pecurariu,Joaquim Ferreira,Pablo Martinez-Martin,Kallol Ray Chaudhuri Pdf

This book offers a comprehensive approach to the wide range of movement disorders, an important specialty in the field of neurology, guiding readers from the phenomenology to diagnosis and management. Reflecting the latest developments in the field, it offers a unique summary of this dynamic area by pursuing a uniform approach to movement disorders curricula. Divided into three parts, Movement Disorders Curricula provides an authoritative overview of this growing branch of neurology. The first part presents the basic elements of movement disorders, including descriptions of the anatomy and physiology of the basal ganglia. It also features sections on clinical trials for movement disorders, practical skills, and rating scales. The second and third part examine in detail hypokinetic and hyperkinetic movement disorders, respectively. Equipping readers with the practical and research skills needed in the movement disorders field, the book offers a valuable tool to help them prepare for board examinations on general neurology, as well as for fellowships in movement disorders.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 1633 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2010-02-26
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780123741059

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Encyclopedia of Movement Disorders by Anonim Pdf

The Encyclopedia of Movement Disorders is a comprehensive reference work on movement disorders, encompassing a wide variety of topics in neurology, neurosurgery, psychiatry and pharmacology. This compilation will feature more than 300 focused entries, including sections on different disease states, pathophysiology, epidemiology, genetics, clinical presentation, diagnostic tools, as well as discussions on relevant basic science topics. This Encyclopedia is an essential addition to any collection, written to be accessible for both the clinical and non-clinical reader. Academic clinicians, translational researchers and basic scientists are brought together to connect experimental findings made in the laboratory to the clinical features, pathophysiology and treatment of movement disorders. The Encyclopedia targets a broad readership, ranging from students to general physicians, basic scientists and Movement Disorder specialists. Published both in print and via Elsevier’s online platform of Science Direct, this Encyclopedia will have the enhanced option of integrating traditional print with online multimedia. Connects experimental findings made in the laboratory to the clinical features, pathophysiology, and treatment of movement disorders Encompasses a wide variety of topics in neurology neurosurgery, psychiatry, and pharmacology Written for a broad readership ranging from students to general physicians, basic scientists, and movement disorder specialists

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2019-06-19
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0128167580

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Pharmacology of Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) by Anonim Pdf

Pharmacology of Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS), Volume 84, the newest volume in the Advances in Pharmacology series, presents a variety of chapters from the best authors in the field on essential topics, with this volume presenting chapters on Targeting the adenosinergic system in Restless Legs Syndrome, Assessing iron uptake mechanisms in the brain: impact of gender and genotype, Pharmacological treatments of RLS in augmentation, C. elegans and its applicability to studies on RLS, The neurophysiology of hyperarousal in RLS: hints for a role of glutamate/GABA, Treatment management and options in RLS patients, Pharmacological responsiveness of Periodic Legs Movements during Sleep, and more.