Restless legs syndrome (RLS) has gained considerable attention in the recent years: nearly
50 community-based studies have been published in the last decade around the world. The …

There are several hundred of epidemiological studies assessing different sleep complaints
and disorders in the general population. This article summarizes the main findings of these …

Purposes Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is underdiagnosed and poorly understood by
clinicians and the general public alike; accordingly, a broad literature review with …

BACKGROUND: Epidemiological survey studies have suggested that a large fraction of the
adult population, from five to more than 10%, have symptoms of Restless Legs Syndrome …

A major role of genetic factors in the risk of developing restless legs syndrome (RLS) is
supported by the high frequency of positive family history of RLS in patients affected with this …

Background The restless legs syndrome, recently renamed Willis-Ekbom Disease
(RLS/WED), is a neurologic condition that consists of an inexorable urge to move the legs in …

This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the diagnostic accuracy of screening
instruments for restless legs syndrome (RLS) and reports sensitivity, specificity, positive …

Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a common sensorimotor neurological disorder that is
diagnosed according to the revised criteria of the International RLS Study Group (IRLSSG) …

Aim: Few studies have examined the prevalence of restless legs syndrome (RLS) in Asian
populations, with existing data suggesting substantially lower rates of RLS in Asian …

OBJECTIVE: To determine the prevalence and clinical presentation of restless legs
syndrome (RLS) in Turkish population living in Kandıra, a town located on the Black Sea …