Instant questions for instant replay Jun 20, 2008
Are any of the people in the war room suffering from frequent urination, restless leg syndrome, night sweats, attention deficit disorder or difficulty swallowing. Doesn't baseball owe Steve Bartman a position somewhere in the replay division. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Learning the hard way.... Jun 14, 2008
One 22 yr old war lover just the other day was complaining about his severe case of Restless Leg Syndrome that kept him out of action. Then there was that outbreak of asthma that hit the Young Republicans in epidemic proportions at college campuses throughout the country. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Jazz pharma to cut 8% of staff, sell up to $100M of common stock Jun 12, 2008
The company is delaying the start of its Phase III program for JZP-7, its product candidate for the treatment of restless legs syndrome. The Phase II clinical development of JZP-4, a product candidate for the chronic treatment of epilepsy and bipolar disorder, will also be delayed. (San Jose Business Journal)
Sleep: A Necessity, Not a Luxury Jun 10, 2008
Restless legs syndrome, a tingling or prickly sensation in the legs that causes a person to need to move them, interrupting sleep. Someone suffering from any of these problems should visit their doctor or see a sleep specialist, Belenky said. (KFOR Oklahoma City, OK)
Congress Approves Over $300 Million To Help Combat Crime Across The Border May 29, 2008
E-Mail News Alerts Get breaking news and daily headlines. Weekend Assignment Editor/Associate Producer. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
ATM Thieves Hit San Jose Gas Station May 28, 2008
Wednesday, May 28, 2008, 6:13 am. Get breaking news, daily headlines and more. (NBC 11, CA)
Legendary Director Sydney Pollack Dies May 28, 2008
"Pollack was born Sidney Irwin Pollack was born in Lafayette, Ind., to first-generation Russian-Americans, on July 1, 1934. He is survived by his wife, Claire; two daughters, Rebecca and Rachel, six grandchildren and his brother, Bernie.The filmmaker and his wife also had a son, Steven, born in 1959. Steven Pollack died in a light plane crash in 1993. Previous Stories: March 21, 2007: Distributed by Internet Broadcasting Systems, Inc. The Associated Press contributed to this report. All rights... (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)
Genetics of Pigment & Skin Cancer May 27, 2008
Since 2005, studies employing this gene-scanning technique have discovered approximately 100 DNA variants to 40 common diseases and traits, including prostate cancer, heart disease, multiple sclerosis, gallstones and restless leg syndrome, to name just a few. We can now add the genetic variants associated with skin cancer to the list. (Suite101.com)
Oscar-Winning Director Sydney Pollack Dies May 27, 2008
Pollack Directed 'Way We Were,' 'Tootsie,' 'Out Of Africa. POSTED: 9:57 pm EDT May 26, 2008UPDATED: 9:06 am EDT May 27, 2008. (WNBC.com, NY)
Police Release Sketch Of Suspected Rapist May 27, 2008
"This is a total surprise to have this happen in our community. That's one of the reason's why this criminal thought he could get away with it, said resident Ed Tilton.He said everyone in the neighborhood has been more cautious.The attacker is described as a clean-cut black man with short hair who was wearing a black shirt and black pants. The car is described as a dark-colored four-door sedan.Investigators ask that anyone who might have seen the man or his car to call Detective Heather... (News4Jax.com, FL)
Police: Suspicious Death Under Investigation May 27, 2008
E-Mail News Alerts Get breaking news and daily headlines. POSTED: 6:37 pm MDT May 26, 2008UPDATED: 6:58 pm MDT May 26, 2008. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
High-tech devices permit some elderly to live at home with monitoring May 25, 2008
At 88, Trost has macular degeneration and takes medications for seizures, memory loss, and restless leg syndrome. "She's a feisty gal," Pitet said of her mother. (Boston Globe)
Calif. Marriage Opponents Seek 5-Month Delay May 24, 2008
Saturday, May 24, 2008, 5:21 am. Click to enter the Great Golf Giveaway. (NBCSandiego.com, CA)
Rodeo Scholarships Change Students' Lives May 24, 2008
Marketplace+++Extras++Site ToolsKPRC Local 2. E-Mail News Alerts Get breaking news and daily headlines. (Click2Houston, TX)
Mouse Mutations Mimic Human-like Sleep Disorder May 23, 2008
The work was supported by the National Institutes of Health and the Restless Leg Syndrome Foundation. Adapted from materials provided by. (Science Daily)
Report Clears Mayor Of Corruption Allegations May 21, 2008
Wednesday, May 21, 2008, 5:41 am. Click to enter the Great Golf Giveaway. (NBCSandiego.com, CA)
Most Republicans Discount Global Warming May 16, 2008
McCain, Bush At Odds With Most Of Party. POSTED: 11:15 am PDT May 15, 2008UPDATED: 12:28 pm PDT May 15, 2008. (KSBW 8, CA)
Bad Bras Can Cause Pain In The Back May 16, 2008
Restless Leg Syndrome can be calmed. Learn symptoms, treatments and management for RLS here. (Click2Houston, TX)
Reader poll: How real is restless legs syndrome? May 15, 2008
Poll: How real is restless legs syndrome. - More health news- msnbc. (MSNBC -- Health)
George W. Bush: Internet Pioneer? May 15, 2008
George W. Bush: Internet Pioneer. - Commitment 2008 News Story - KSBW Monterey. (KSBW 8, CA)
Without ads, restless legs may take a hike May 15, 2008
Without TV ads, restless legs may take a hike ... Restless legs syndrome leapt into public consciousness thanks to a multi-million-dollar advertising campaign by drugmaker GlaxoSmithKline ... After a speedy rise as one of the nations oddest-sounding designer disorders, restless legs syndrome may have run its course. (MSNBC -- Terrorism)
Sears: From majestyto hedge-fund dust May 14, 2008
One of the manifestations of affluenza is called "restless leg syndrome", a painful nighttime disorder of the lower extremities, generally suffered by those who do not do much physical activity or exertion during the day - such as the typical office worker who drives to work, parks in his assigned parking space near the building door, does eight hours of sedentary physical inactivity ... The American pharmacological industry, always quick to develop and market remedies for previously unknown... (Asia Times Online)
Drugs for Restless Legs Syndrome Have Downsides May 14, 2008
MONDAY, May 12 (HealthDay News) -- The drugs that are widely used to treat restless legs syndrome do provide relief, but they are burdened by side effects and a gradual loss of effectiveness that causes many sufferers to stop taking them, a new analysis finds ... Restless legs syndrome is a neurological disorder in which the leading symptom is described by its name ... Endo, a member of the committee developing the guidelines, said the published studies show that these are definitely first-line... (MEDLINEplus)
FDA approves 1st generic Requip tablets May 10, 2008
FDA approves first generic drug for restless leg syndrome _English_Xinhua. FDA approves first generic drug for restless leg syndrome ... The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved on Friday the first generic versions of Requip (ropinirole hydrochloride) tablets for the treatment of moderate to severe Restless Legs Syndrome. (Xinhuanet, China)
So You Want To Map Your Genome May 8, 2008
Over at , a 2007 , are proud of the company's "" which allows "" (first year subscription: $2500; see Page 2) to obtain their personal "genetic risk profile" regarding , including psoriasis and restless leg syndrome. The less-pricey offers a tour of "more than 580,000 locations" in your personal genome for (Page 3). (Slate)
Hospital celebrates Better Sleep Month May 6, 2008
Star Courier Online - News. Tuesday, May 06, 2008. (Kewanee Star Courier, IL)
Jose Lambiet's Page Two Apr 23, 2008
" The former two-term commissioner was sentenced to 10 months after pleading guilty to filing false income tax returns. The charge stemmed from not reporting $50,000 he received from developer John Sansbury after helping him subdivide a property. Exline's charge came as the feds focused on political corruption here. Exline's former fellow Commissioner Ray Liberti recently was released from prison after serving 18 months for attempting to shake down a business owner, and former County... (The Palm Beach Post)
Why cold keys can stop those nosebleeds Apr 21, 2008
I have severe restless leg syndrome (RLS), but it has been controlled with diazepam. Recently the doctor diagnosed me with an underactive thyroid condition and prescribed levothyroxine. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Drug Side Effects Can Be Funny, Scary Apr 12, 2008
A commercial for Mirapex -- which is given to treat Parkinson's disease as well as restless leg syndrome -- says at the end to tell your doctor if you experience increased gambling, sexual or other intense urges. Vasotec, given to treat high blood pressure, can cause a loss of taste sensation. (NBCSandiego.com, CA)
Navigenics offers direct consumer DNA tests Apr 10, 2008
For $2,500 and a saliva sample, Navigenics customers receive a genomic scan that determines their probability of risk for Alzheimer's disease, breast cancer, celiac disease, colon cancer, Crohn's disease, type 2 diabetes, glaucoma, Graves' disease, heart attack, lupus, macular degeneration, multiple sclerosis, obesity, osteoarthritis, prostate cancer, psoriasis, restless legs syndrome and rheumatoid arthritis. E-mail Victoria Colliver at. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Sleep Problems Common In Children With ADHD, Study Shows Apr 9, 2008
About half of parents of children with ADHD report that their children have difficulty sleeping, feel tired on waking or have nightmares or other sleep problems such as disordered breathing and restless leg syndrome. Parents of children with ADHD are more likely to experience stress, anxiety and depression than those of children without ADHD.. (Science Daily)
Could deja vu be explained by grid cells? Apr 4, 2008
Other factors likely to influence the quality and timing of sleep in older adults include the increased prevalence of illnesses, such as osteoarthritis, that can directly disrupt sleep, and the presence of primary sleep disorders, such as obstructive sleep apnea or restless legs syndrome. Various behaviors and environmental factors can also disrupt sleep. (Scientific American)
DNA dividends: Research pays off with flurry of advances Apr 3, 2008
The list even includes restless legs syndrome, a twitching condition best known as jimmy legs in an episode of Seinfeld. Interviews with scientists at the center of this revolution and a review of published studies over the past six months by The Associated Press make clear the rapid adoption of the new technology and the high expectations for it. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Genetic Disorders & DNA Sweeps Apr 3, 2008
Since 2005, studies employing this gene-scanning technique have discovered nearly 100 DNA variants to 40 common diseases and traits, including prostate cancer, heart disease, multiple sclerosis, gallstones and restless leg syndrome, to name just a few. Being aware of genetic variants that increase the risk of certain diseases does not mean that we know how to cure or prevent these illnesses; at least not yet. (Suite101.com)
Residents Demand Otero County Sheriff's Resignation Apr 3, 2008
E-Mail News Alerts Get breaking news and daily headlines. Weekend Assignment Editor/Associate ProducerMore than 800 residents of Otero County have signed a petition demanding the resignation of the lead Otero County deputy sheriff. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Truck Drivers Protest On Soaring Gas Prices Apr 3, 2008
E-Mail News Alerts Get breaking news and daily headlines. Weekend Assignment Editor/Associate Producer. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Report: Congress Dishes Out Billions In Pork Apr 3, 2008
E-Mail News Alerts Get breaking news and daily headlines. Slideshow: Senate's Top Spenders. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Trolling for genes: Detailed, comprehensive gene-hunting technique paying off with a bounty of discoveries Apr 1, 2008
The list even includes restless legs syndrome, a twitching condition best known as "jimmy legs" in an episode of "Seinfeld.". In all, since 2005, studies with the gene-scanning technique have linked nearly 100 DNA variants to as many as 40 common diseases and traits. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
DNA-scan leads to major discovery Apr 1, 2008
The list even includes restless legs syndrome, a twitching condition best known as "jimmy legs" in an episode of 'Seinfeld. Interviews with scientists at the center of this revolution and a review of published studies over the past six months make clear the rapid adoption of the new technology and the high expectations for it. (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
Leaps in gene scan science help decode disease secrets Mar 31, 2008
The list even includes restless legs syndrome, a twitching condition best known as jimmy legs in an episode of Seinfeld. . (MSNBC -- Health)
DNA scan helps tie genes to diseases Mar 31, 2008
The list even includes restless legs syndrome, a twitching condition best known as "jimmy legs" in an episode of Seinfeld. Since 2005, studies with the gene-scanning technique have linked nearly 100 DNA variants to as many as 40 common diseases and traits, scientists noted this month in the Journal of the American Medical Association. (AZCentral -- Business)
Who Does Your Doctor Really Work For? Mar 28, 2008
We see it in the extra lab tests that please patients as well as pay (and protect) doctors, in the fleet of blank-faced bureaucrats floating to their next paychecks on rivers of inane hospital regulations, and in the TV drug ads for restless legs, erectile errors and feminine itches. We know what they're after. (Time.com)
Boom! Goes the Ego Mar 23, 2008
Organized with the best of intentions by Bob Geldof, the idea was to finally rid Africa of starvation, malaria, AIDS and, for all I know, restless leg syndrome. Frank Zappa refused to participate, declaring it the biggest drug-laundering scheme in history. (CBS News)
Ex-Gulfstream exec to push slots in Miami Mar 20, 2008
They diagnose and treat conditions like sleep apnea and restless leg syndrome. Pages: 1. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
Sometimes the cure is worse than the disease Mar 15, 2008
Take the new medication for Restless Leg Syndrome, or RLS. One of the side effects of this medication, kind of slipped in with all the others, is increased gambling urges ... Curse these restless legs. (Reading Advocate, MA)
Methylphenidate Can Have Sleep Benefits In Adults With ADHD Mar 5, 2008
(May 8, 2001) Adults who have restless legs syndrome are more likely to also have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) than adults who don't have the sleep disorder, according to research presented. . (Science Daily)
Nurses' Notes - Sleep plays important role in healthy life Mar 5, 2008
Restless leg syndrome makes it difficult for patients to fall asleep because they have an irresistible urge to move their legs. Periodic limb movement is involuntary movements during sleep. (Missoulian, MT)
Are you ready to spring forward? Mar 4, 2008
Some of the most prevalent conditions include sleep apnea, restless leg syndrome, insomnia and excessive daytime sleepiness. People with these conditions may need a more guided approach to deal with losing an hour of sleep. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Public debates whose needs are being met with ads Mar 4, 2008
King, who is president of the American Academy of Family Physicians, says the three types of drugs he most commonly hears patients request are treatments for impotence, indigestion and restless legs, a condition that causes strange sensations in the legs and an uncontrollable urge to move. All three are heavily advertised. (USA Today)
Feeling The Flu? Chicken Soup May Help Feb 24, 2008
Restless legs syndrome symptoms often get worse with age. Learn what you can do to manage this condition. (KERO 23, CA)
New Sleep Diagnostic Center Opens at Methodist Mansfield Feb 22, 2008
The new center provides two specially designed sleep-study suites to evaluate sleep apnea, insomnia, restless leg syndrome, narcolepsy, snoring, sleepwalking, and other sleep difficulties ... His sleep training includes obstructive sleep apnea, central sleep apnea, restless leg syndrome, insomnia and narcolepsy. (PR Newswire)
Sleeping Your Way to Improved Sales Feb 19, 2008
Herdegen adds that physical disorders can contribute to sleeplessness, including restless leg syndrome, chronic insomnia and sleep apnea. Ultimately, seeing a doctor to address ongoing sleep issues can have a positive impact on business. (Entrepreneur)
Support group for RSD, fibromyalgia to meet Feb 16, 2008
FMS individuals suffer from sleep deprivation, irritable bowel syndrome, restless leg syndrome and chronic fatigue syndrome, the release said. For more information, call (815) 673-4535. (Pontiac Daily Leader, IL)
Sleep disorders: Don't take it lying down Jan 29, 2008
Insomnia affects one in four of us at some time, but it's far from the only disorder that spoils our sleep researchers have now identified 75 such conditions, from snoring, sleep apnoea, restless legs, bruxism and nocturnal cramps, to sleep-talking, rhythmic movement disorder and confusional arousal ... Anti-Parkinson's drugs and anticonvulsants ease restless legs. (Independent)
Periodic Limb Movements in Sleep Jan 24, 2008
16 issue)1 report the results of a genomewide association study of the restless legs syndrome (RLS) in an Icelandic series. The analysis revealed that one single-nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) in the BTB (POZ) domain containing 9 (BTBD9) gene was associated with RLS. Replication in smaller samples from Iceland and the United States showed that the discovery originated from a subgroup of patients with RLS who presented with periodic limb movements in sleep, a common feature of RLS. Winkelmann et... (New England Journal of Medicine)
more » Jan 22, 2008
We deal with sleep apnea, narcolepsy, which requires daytime tests, restless leg syndrome and REM-related disorders. Sleep involving rapid eye movements REM is divided into three stages and is the most important part of sleep, Davis said. (Searcy Daily Citizen, AR)
Tips to get a good nights sleep Jan 22, 2008
Movement disorders, such as Restless Leg Syndrome and Periodic Limb Movement Disorder, are other causes of sleeplessness. Such conditions cause uncomfortable feelings in the legs that can lead to unsettled sleep. (Stoneham Sun, MA)
READERS' PLATFORM: ANOTHER PLAGUE Jan 17, 2008
Hey, but at least they're addressing more important health issues like restless leg syndrome and erectile dysfunction. - Bonnie Gibson, 38, Santa Rosa. (San Francisco Chronicle)
UPDATE 1-XenoPort, Glaxo restless legs drug meets goal in trial Jan 16, 2008
Jan 15 (Reuters) - Biopharmaceutical company XenoPort Inc (XNPT.O: , , ) and British drugmaker GlaxoSmithKline (GSK.L: , , ) (GSK.N: , , ) said a late-stage trial of their restless legs syndrome (RLS) drug met the main goal of reducing patient relapses. The companies said treatment with the drug, code-named XP13512, resulted in a statistically significant lower proportion of relapses compared to a dummy drug. (Reuters)
Sleep Center aids the area’s restless Jan 8, 2008
Restless Leg Syndrome is a neurological disorder that causes a person to have uncontrollable urges to move his legs. Narcolepsy is an overwhelming, daytime sleepiness. (Rolla Daily News, MO)
Shorter Legs Linked To Liver Disease Jan 4, 2008
21, 2005) A new study confirmed that a gene associated with restless legs syndrome (RLS) susceptibility is located on chromosome 12q and and also suggests that at least one other gene may be involved in. (Dec. (Science Daily)
Restless Legs Syndrome May Cause Heart Problems Jan 3, 2008
TUESDAY, Jan. 1 (HealthDay News) -- People with restless legs syndrome face twice the risk of a stroke or heart disease compared to people who don't have the neurological condition, a new study suggests. The risk is greatest in people with the most frequent and the most severe symptoms of restless legs syndrome ... "This shows that restless legs syndrome has salience beyond just symptoms," said Dr. David Rye, a professor of neurology at Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta. (MEDLINEplus)
Restless Legs Syndrome Doubles Risk Of Stroke And Heart Disease, Study Shows Jan 2, 2008
1, 2008) People with restless legs syndrome (RLS) are twice as likely to have a stroke or heart disease compared to people without RLS, and the risk is greatest in those with the most frequent and severe symptoms, according to new research. See also. (Science Daily)
Restless legs 'can cause heart attack' Jan 2, 2008
Well, if yes, then just consult a doctor as you might be suffering from restless legs syndrome which can up your risk of getting a heart attack. A team of international researchers has carried out a study and found that the sufferers of restless legs syndrome (RLS) - a common sleep disorder - are more than twice as likely as non-sufferers to have a stroke or heart attack. (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
Into the lights Jan 1, 2008
This story says "restless legs up heart disease and stroke risk". The story says that Restless Leg Syndrome is "RLS is a movement disorder that causes uncomfortable sensations in the legs that worsen when a person is inactive, such as during sleep." Then the story says "Further studies are needed to better understand the association between RLS and cardiovascular disease, the researchers conclude." - Which I think is medical speak for "We don't have a clue". (Guardian Unlimited)
