Sleep disorders: A review of the interface between restless legs syndrome and iron metabolism

Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is characterized by unpleasant sensations mainly in the legs. 43% of RLS-associated conditions have also been associated with systemic iron deficiency. The objective of this study was to review in the literature the relationship between iron metabolism and RLS. With an i...

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Main Authors: Paulo Daubian-Nosé, Miriam K. Frank, Andrea Maculano Esteves
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Brazilian Association of Sleep and Latin American Federation of Sleep Societies 2014-12-01
Series:Sleep Science
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S198400631400056X