When Night Falls: Restless Legs Syndrome

Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a highly prevalent and substantially underdiagnosed sensorimotor disorder. Increased recognition and management of RLS, an often debilitating condition, can lead to an improved quality of life and potentially improved overall health for the many who suffer from it. This course will focus primarily on the current diagnostic standards and the management of RLS.

Target Audience

  • Evaluate patients with restless legs syndrome (RLS; Willis-Ekbom Disease [WED])
  • Differentiate RLS (WED) from periodic limb movements and periodic leg movement disorder
  • Recognize which evidence-based treatments are beneficial for restless legs syndrome
  • Identify common side effects of therapies for RLS (WED)

Additional Information

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Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AAFP
  • 1.00 AANP
  • 1.00 ACCME (All Other)
  • 1.00 ACCME (MD/DO Only)
  • 1.00 ACPE Pharmacy
  • 1.00 ANCC
  • 1.00 APA
Course opens: 
06/25/2021
Course expires: 
06/24/2022
Part of: 
BRAINWeek On Demand
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Rachel Marie E. Salas, MD

Associate Professor of Neurology
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

Available Credit

  • 1.00 AAFP
  • 1.00 AANP
  • 1.00 ACCME (All Other)
  • 1.00 ACCME (MD/DO Only)
  • 1.00 ACPE Pharmacy
  • 1.00 ANCC
  • 1.00 APA
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