Title of article
Prevalence and characteristics of restless legs syndrome (RLS) in the elderly and the relation of serum ferritin levels with disease severity: Hospital-based study from Istanbul, Turkey
Author/Authors
Curgunlu، نويسنده , , Asl? and D?venta?، نويسنده , , Alper and Karadeniz، نويسنده , , Derya and Erdinçler، نويسنده , , Deniz Suna and ?ztürk، نويسنده , , Ay?e Kutlu and Karter، نويسنده , , Yesari and Yald?ran، نويسنده , , Adnan and Sipahio?lu، نويسنده , , Fikret and Be?er، نويسنده , , Tanju، نويسنده ,
Issue Information
روزنامه با شماره پیاپی سال 2012
Pages
4
From page
73
To page
76
Abstract
The RLS is an underdiagnosed condition, characterized by unpleasant sensations in the legs. Pathophysiological mechanisms may include iron deficiency as reflected by low serum ferritin levels and dopaminergic system dysfunction. The purpose of our study w
Keywords
Restless legs syndrome in the elderly , Ferritin levels , Severity of RLS
Journal title
Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics
Serial Year
2012
Journal title
Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics
Record number
1767440
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