Restless Legs Syndrome/Willis Ekbom Disease

Restless Legs Syndrome/Willis Ekbom Disease
Author: Mauro Manconi
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 291
Release: 2017-05-07
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1493967770

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

Restless Legs Syndrome
Author: Mark J. Buchfuhrer, MD
Publisher: Demos Medical Publishing
Total Pages: 279
Release: 2006-11-28
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 1934559768

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

Clinical Management of Restless Legs Syndrome
Author: Wayne A. Hening
Publisher: Professional Communications
Total Pages: 305
Release: 2007-12
Genre: Restless legs syndrome
ISBN: 1932610316

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

Restless Legs Syndrome
Author: K. Ray Chaudhuri
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 155
Release: 2004-09-28
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1135403775

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

Movement Disorders Curricula

Movement Disorders Curricula
Author: Cristian Falup-Pecurariu
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 444
Release: 2017-02-27
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 3709116287

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

A Clinical Guide to Pediatric Sleep
Author: Jodi A. Mindell
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Total Pages: 302
Release: 2010
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1605473898

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

Principles and Practice of Movement Disorders E-Book
Author: Joseph Jankovic
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 557
Release: 2011-04-01
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1437737706

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.

100 Questions & Answers About Restless Legs Syndrome

100 Questions & Answers About Restless Legs Syndrome
Author: Sudhansu Chokroverty
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning
Total Pages: 181
Release: 2010-10-06
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1449633293

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.

Sleep Thief, Restless Legs Syndrome

Sleep Thief, Restless Legs Syndrome
Author: Virginia N. Wilson
Publisher: Galaxy Books Incorporated
Total Pages: 324
Release: 1996
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9780965268202

A guide to the current treatment and ways to cope for those whose sleep and ability to sit quietly are mysteriously stolen every evening. Although written for the lay public and victims of RLS, it may also be of interest to physicians who are baffled by this rest robber.