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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 diso
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Table of contents
- Front cover
- Preface
- Contents
- Contributors
- Section I: Basic Science
- Chapter 1. Overview of Sleep
- Chapter 2. The Brain’s Dopamine Systems and Their Relevance to Restless Legs Syndrome
- Chapter 3. Circadian Physiology
- Chapter 4. Systemic Iron Regulation
- Chapter 5. The Physiology of Restless Legs Syndrome
- Chapter 6. Progress in the Animal Models of Restless Legs Syndrome
- Chapter 7. Pathology of Restless Legs Syndrome
- Chapter 8. Genetics of Restless Legs Syndrome
- Section II: Clinical Diagnosis
- Chapter 9. Consequences of Sleep Deprivation
- Chapter 10. History of Restless Legs Syndrome
- Chapter 11. Restless Legs Syndrome: Diagnostic Criteria and Differential Diagnosis
- Chapter 12. Occurrence of Restless Legs Syndrome
- Chapter 13. Childhood-Onset Restless Legs Syndrome
- Chapter 14. Periodic Limb Movements and Periodic Limb Movement Disorder
- Chapter 15. Restless Legs Syndrome Effects on Quality of Life
- Chapter 16. Restless Legs Syndrome: Personal Perspectives
- Section III: Secondary Restless Legs Syndrome
- Chapter 17. Iron Deficiency–Associated Restless Legs Syndrome
- Chapter 18. Restless Legs Syndrome and Renal Failure
- Chapter 19. Restless Legs Syndrome and Neuropathy/Myelopathy
- Chapter 20. Restless Legs Syndrome in Pregnancy
- Chapter 21. Restless Legs Syndrome and Parkinson’s Disease
- Chapter 22. Iatrogenic Restless Legs Syndrome
- Chapter 23. Other Restless Legs Syndrome Associations
- Section IV: Treatment of Restless Legs Syndrome
- Chapter 24. Treatment Overview
- Chapter 25. Dopaminergic Therapy for Restless Legs Syndrome
- Chapter 26. Dopaminergic Augmentation
- Chapter 27. Opioids and the Restless Legs Syndrome: Treatment and Pathogenetic Considerations
- Chapter 28. Iron Therapy in Restless Legs Syndrome
- Chapter 29. Other Therapies in Restless Legs Syndrome
- Section V: Future Directions in Restless Legs Syndrome
- Chapter 30. Future Directions
- Index
- Back cover