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Restless Legs Syndrome/Willis Ekbom Disease

Author : Mauro Manconi

Publisher : Springer

Page : 291 pages

File Size : 11,32 MB

Release : 2017-05-07

Category : Medical

ISBN : 1493967770

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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.



Restless Legs Syndrome

Author : Mark J. Buchfuhrer, MD

Publisher : Demos Medical Publishing

Page : 279 pages

File Size : 28,40 MB

Release : 2006-11-28

Category : Health & Fitness

ISBN : 1934559768

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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.



Clinical Management of Restless Legs Syndrome

Author : Wayne A. Hening

Publisher : Professional Communications

Page : 305 pages

File Size : 16,85 MB

Release : 2007-12

Category : Restless legs syndrome

ISBN : 1932610316

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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.



Restless Legs Syndrome

Author : K. Ray Chaudhuri

Publisher : CRC Press

Page : 155 pages

File Size : 41,1 MB

Release : 2004-09-28

Category : Medical

ISBN : 1135403775

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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



Restless Legs Syndrome

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Publisher :

Page : 12 pages

File Size : 22,57 MB

Release : 2010

Category : Movement disorders

ISBN :

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Restless Legs Syndrome

Author : Jill Gunzel

Publisher : Wheatmark Incorporated

Page : 307 pages

File Size : 41,43 MB

Release : 2006

Category : Medical

ISBN : 9781587365799

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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.



Movement Disorders Curricula

Author : Cristian Falup-Pecurariu

Publisher : Springer

Page : 444 pages

File Size : 24,88 MB

Release : 2017-02-27

Category : Medical

ISBN : 3709116287

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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.



A Clinical Guide to Pediatric Sleep

Author : Jodi A. Mindell

Publisher : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Page : 302 pages

File Size : 12,75 MB

Release : 2010

Category : Medical

ISBN : 1605473898

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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.



Principles and Practice of Movement Disorders E-Book

Author : Joseph Jankovic

Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences

Page : 557 pages

File Size : 26,30 MB

Release : 2011-04-01

Category : Medical

ISBN : 1437737706

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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.



Restless Legs Syndrome

Author : K. Ray Chaudhuri

Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA

Page : 102 pages

File Size : 19,15 MB

Release : 2009

Category : Health & Fitness

ISBN : 0199234884

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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.