Restless Legs Syndrome Press Releases

Study Links Restless Legs Syndrome to Poor Iron Uptake in the Brain

Monday, Aug 11, 2003

Results of the first-ever autopsy study of brains from people with restless legs syndrome (RLS) suggest that the disorder may result from inefficient processing of iron in certain brain cells. The findings provide a possible explanation for this disorder and may lead to new ways of treating the disease.
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