Restless Legs Syndrome: Diagnosis and Treatment

by William G. Ondo (Editor)

The most authoritative and comprehensive guide on RLS to date, this expertly written source examines the pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment of a condition affecting nearly 10% of the population. Ranging from basic science to therapeutics, "Restless Legs Syndrome" analyzes the many new and emerging medications impacting the management of this disorder and strives to address the explosion of research in the field.
Reader-friendly and offering an abundance of tables and algorithms, this source:
discusses sleep physiology and sleep disorders details the basic physiology that influences RLS, including iron regulation reviews CNS physiology and the genetics of RLS familiarizes physicians with diagnostic criteria and common features of RLS considers the diagnosis of RLS in children covers conditions associated with RLS, including uremia, iron deficiency, and pregnancy describes current and future treatment options for RLS

392 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2006