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Rotigotine Skin Patch May Ease Restless Legs Symptoms

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Posted: Fri., May 30, 2008, 04:55 pm

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Topics: Restless Legs Syndrome , Dopaminergic drugs, IRLS, Prevention, Prevention, Restless Legs Syndrome, Rotigotine Skin Patch, EmpowHer News

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FRIDAY, May 30 (HealthDay News) -- Skin patches that contain the drug rotigotine help relieve restless legs syndrome (RLS), according to a German study.

Dopaminergic drugs -- which stimulate the body's dopamine system -- are currently used as a first-line treatment for RLS, and rotigotine is already used to treat Parkinson's disease. This study of 458 people with moderate to severe RLS examined the efficacy of rotigotine skin patches.

Elderly More Likely to Battle Sleep Disorders Says the American Academy of Sleep Medicine

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Posted: Sun., April 27, 2008, 08:52 am

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Topics: Sleep Disorders , American Academy of Sleep Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, Diabetes, elderly, insomnia, obesity, Research, Restless Legs Syndrome, Sleep Apnea, Treatments - Traditional, EmpowHer News

SUNDAY, April 27 (HealthDay News) -- Many older adults don't get enough sleep, which can increase the risk of serious health problems such as obesity, cardiovascular disease and diabetes, says the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.

While sleep patterns do change as people age, disturbed sleep and waking up tired every day aren't a normal part of aging.