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restless legs syndrome |
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restless legs syndrome [‚rest·ləs ′legz ‚sin‚drōm] (medicine) A condition that is characterized by intense disagreeable feelings in the legs at rest and repose with compulsion to move the legs to get relief from these symptoms, peak onset usually occurs during middle age, and the disorder tends to become more severe with age. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| In the relatively common condition restless legs syndrome, the sufferers' legs can feel extremely uncomfortable, though they don't quite hurt. A study in the March issue of the journal Movement Disorders shows the drug can be effective in treating the Restless Legs Syndrome, a disorder characterized by unusual sensations that typically occur deep within the legs. Neurogen Corporation is a drug discovery and development company focusing on small molecule drugs to improve the lives of patients suffering from disorders with significant unmet medical need, including insomnia, Parkinson's disease and restless legs syndrome (RLS), pain, obesity, and depression. |
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