Restless Legs Syndrome and Other Movement Disorders of Sleep—Treatment Update
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Movement Disorders Restless Legs Syndrome
The pathogenesis of idiopathic restless legs syndrome (iRLS) is not well established, but the most important hypothesis suggests dopaminergic dysfunction and iron deficiency. However, recent reports suggest a possible role for several neurotransmitters or neuromodulators, such as aspartate, glutamate, gamma-hydroxybutyric acid (GABA) and opiates, as well as relation with vitamin D deficiency. I...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Current Treatment Options in Neurology
سال: 2018
ISSN: 1092-8480,1534-3138
DOI: 10.1007/s11940-018-0540-3