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
Link To Document :
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