Category: Movement Disorders

Movement Disorders

Resmed Acquires Noctrix Health to Enter Restless Legs Syndrome Market

The acquisition adds the FDA-cleared, non-pharmacologic Nidra TOMAC therapy to Resmed’s portfolio, expanding its reach into the treatment of restless legs syndrome.

Movement Disorders

An RLS Prescription Revolution May Have Begun

The AASM updates its clinical guideline for restless legs syndrome. It recommends against the most popular drugs.

Movement Disorders

Why Grinding Your Teeth Might not Always Be a Bad Thing

Recent research challenges the conventional understanding of bruxism, suggesting it may serve as a stress release mechanism and could even offer protective benefits against certain disorders.

Restless Legs Syndrome

CDC Changes Opioid Prescribing Guidelines

The 2022 CDC Opioid Prescribing Guidelines released on November 3, 2022, replaced earlier guidelines that had led to confusion, misinterpretation, and faulty application by medical providers, according to a statement from the RLS Foundation.

Sleep Bruxism

Grind Your Teeth? Night Guard May Not Be the Right Fix

New York Times: Some experts say tooth-grinding is a behavior rather than a disorder, and the dentist’s chair isn’t the best place to address it.

Periodic Limb Movement Disorder

What Medications Are Linked With Periodic Limb Movements in Sleep?

Mark Boulos launched a large cohort study investigating the relationship between medication classes and periodic limb movements.

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Findings Question Real-World Compatibility of Sleep, Exercise Recommendations

A study of 28 million days of health data reveals that fewer than 13% of individuals consistently meet both sleep and physical activity guidelines, suggesting that high-quality sleep is a primary driver of next-day movement. The findings indicate that prioritizing sleep may be a more effective strategy for increasing daily activity than the reverse.