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Restless Legs Syndrome Research

Restless Legs Syndrome Research is a research topic within Epidemiology. Science Explorer counts 9.3k research works in it since 1950. 10.2% of them reached the world's top 10% most cited for their field and year.

This cluster of papers focuses on the epidemiology, diagnostic criteria, pathophysiology, and management of Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS). It covers topics such as the prevalence of RLS in different populations, the impact on quality of life, the role of iron and dopamine in its pathophysiology, genetic factors, and the management of RLS with various treatments including dopaminergic therapy. Additionally, it explores the association of RLS with other conditions such as pregnancy and neurological disorders.

  • Restless Legs Syndrome
  • Epidemiology
  • Diagnostic Criteria
  • Iron Metabolism
  • Dopaminergic Therapy
  • Periodic Limb Movements
  • Quality of Life
  • Pregnancy
  • Genetic Factors
  • Neurological Disorders
Research works
9.3k
fractional, since 1950
In the world top 10%
944
per year above
Top-10% rate
10.2%
share of its works in the world top 10%
Growth, 2018-21 → 2022-25
+17%
the tick is no change
Largest producer
United States
35% of the 10 largest, 2022-now
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