David Anguizola, Alba Garcia Aragón, Brian Moncada, Diego Garcia-Borreguero
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Abstract
Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a complex sensorimotor disorder characterized by disturbances in key neurochemical pathways, including dopaminergic, glutamatergic, and adenosinergic systems. This review provides an overview of the current knowledge on RLS, including its clinical features and diagnosis, pathophysiology, and treatment (non-pharmacological and pharmacological). We examine the association between RLS and neurological disorders, genetic predispositions, and brain iron deficiency. Emerging therapies targeting glutamate and adenosine receptors, alongside established dopamine agonists and α2δ ligands, offer promising avenues for treatment.
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Seminars in Neurology is a review journal on current trends in the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of neurological diseases. Areas of coverage include multiple sclerosis, central nervous system infections, muscular dystrophy, neuro-immunology, spinal disorders, strokes, epilepsy, motor neuron diseases, movement disorders, higher cortical function, neuro-genetics and neuro-ophthamology. Each issue is presented under the direction of an expert guest editor, and invited contributors focus on a single, high-interest clinical topic.
Up-to-the-minute coverage of the latest information in the field makes this journal an invaluable resource for neurologists and residents.