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Article: Research from University of Gottingen yields new data on restless legs syndrome.(Report)
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- Biotech Week
- Article date:
- December 17, 2008
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"Study objectives Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a frequent sleep disorder with a prevalence of 5 % to 15 % in Caucasion populations. Dopaminergic treatment is known to reduce sensorimotor RLS symptoms and is approved for RLS, but not all patients ask for treatment," scientists in Bremen, Germany report (see also Restless Legs Syndrome).
"About 2 % to 3 % of patients presenting to a primary care physician require RLS-specific treatment. The overall treatment preference of RLS sufferers, however, is still unknown. The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence and treatment preference in patients with previously diagnosed and those with yet undiagnosed RLS in ...