OBJECTIVE To evaluate the frequency of restless legs syndrome (RLS) in patients with chronic renal failure (CRF) in Petr polis, Brazil, and investigate associations between the syndrome and: demographic characteristics, biochemical variables and comorbidities. METHOD A cross-sectional study in which we interviewed 176 patients on dialytic therapy based on criteria elaborated by the Internatio...

OBJECTIVE To examine the incidence of restless legs syndrome (RLS) among children with iron deficiency, or iron deficiency anemia, or both, and the relationship between RLS prevalence and serum ferritin levels. METHODS This prospective, cross-sectional, case controlled study was carried out between January and June 2013, and included 98 iron deficiency and/or iron deficiency anemia, and 102 h...

restless leg syndrome (rls) is a common cause of painful legs. the leg pain of restless leg syndrome typically eases with motion of the legs and becomes more noticeable at rest. stress or emotional upset can make symptoms worse. the purpose of the present study was to examine the relationship of emotional disturbance and quality of life to the severity of rls. using a descriptive-correlational ...

conclusions pregnancies complicated by rls are at increased risk for preterm birth. the improved sleep health of pregnant women could decrease pregnancy complications. results rls complicated 43.7 percent of pregnancies. sleepiness (ess score > 8) was reported in 36.4% of the subjects with preterm birth and 35.9% of the term group. no significant correlation was found between the ess score and ...

Restless leg syndrome (RLS) is a common cause of painful legs. The leg pain of restless leg syndrome typically eases with motion of the legs and becomes more noticeable at rest. Stress or emotional upset can make symptoms worse. The purpose of the present study was to examine the relationship of emotional disturbance and quality of life to the severity of RLS. Using a descriptive-correlational ...

The restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a common neurological disorder to take possession of increasing attention. RLS is characterized by an urge to move the legs, usually accompanied by uncomfortable or unpleasant sensations, that occurs or worsen at rest and is relieved by activity. The symptoms of RLS have a major impact on nocturnal sleep and daytime functions. The clinical diagnostic criteria...

BACKGROUND Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a chronic sensory-motor disorder characterized by unpleasant limb sensations and an irresistible urge to move. The International Restless Legs Syndrome Study Group developed the Restless Legs Syndrome Rating Scale (IRLS) to assess the severity of RLS symptoms. The objective of this study was to translate and validate the IRLS into Brazilian Portuguese....

Background The study aims to determine the frequency of restless legs syndrome (RLS) in patients with ankylosing spondylitis (AS) and relationship between International Restless Legs Syndrome Study Group Rating Scale (IRLSSG-RS) score anemia.
 Material Methods It was a case-control that included 106 AS age- sex-matched healthy controls rheumatology clinic training research hospital. were d...

OBJECTIVE To evaluate the frequency, severity, and risk factors for restless legs syndrome (RLS) in healthcare personnel. METHODS This cross-sectional study was performed at the Outpatient Family Medicine Clinic of Meram Medical Faculty in Konya, Turkey and included 354 healthcare personnel who were working at the Meram Medical Faculty Hospital between October 2010 and June 2011. The Internat...

Agnė Pacevičiūtė1, Austėja Malinauskaitė1, Irina Mitkienė2 1Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Medical Academy, Faculty Medicine 2S. Kudirka District Hospital Alytus Abstract Introduction: restless leg syndrome (RLS) is a movement disorder characterized by an uncontrolled desire to move due unpleasant, sometimes painful sensation in the legs. Two forms disease are distinguished: primary,...