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And this year, for the first time, the scientific community afforded
RLS major recognition when a two-hour symposium on the subject
was a major part of the annual meeting of the Association of
Professional Sleep Societies in Boston.
The hunt continues for better treatment. Studies are also under way to
determine whether or not circadian variability (biological
rhythms) causes individuals to suffer more at night.
Researchers are also delving into brain functions with PET (positron
emission tomography) scanners to find out more about the role
of neurotransmitters, dopamine in particular, on RLS. And
specialists are looking for a genetic cause. If the
responsible gene for familial RLS is found, it could lead to
new therapies.
RLS Foundation board member Lipinski best summed up the problem with
RLS in America today after he screened a colleague's patients
for the condition. The surprised Lipinski found several who
were affected. Later, in a note he wrote to the colleague
thanking him for the RLS information, he cited an old English
saying that "the eye does not see what the mind does not know."
For more information about RLS send a self-addressed stamped
business-size envelope to RLS Foundation-MM, P.O. Box 314, 514
Daniels St., Raleigh, NC 27605.
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