Sleep medicine
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Because there is only one study to our knowledge on the prevalence of restless legs syndrome (RLS) in sub-Saharan Africa and RLS is more common in patients with some pain syndromes, we aimed to determine the prevalence of RLS in a population with chronic pain in Maputo, Mozambique. ⋯ Despite the secondary causes involved, we believe that it is relevant to report the RLS prevalence detected in our study.
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Specific diagnostic criteria for pediatric restless legs syndrome (RLS) were published in 2003 following a workshop at the National Institutes of Health. Due to substantial new research and revision of the adult RLS diagnostic criteria, a task force was chosen by the International Restless Legs Syndrome Study Group (IRLSSG) to consider updates to the pediatric diagnostic criteria. ⋯ Revised diagnostic criteria for pediatric RLS have been developed, which are intended to improve clinical practice and promote further research.