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Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS)
Restless legs syndrome is an uncomfortable urge to move the legs that can be severe enough to affect quality of life. Fortunately the condition is treatable.
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Snoring
Snoring may seem like a minor annoyance, but it can be a sign of something more serious.
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Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Pediatric obstructive sleep apnea is a condition in which the muscles at the back of the throat intermittently relax, partially or completely blocking the airway.
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Parasomnias
Parasomnias is a sleep condition that causes a person to seem alert and engage in activities without awareness because the brain is only partially awake.
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Insomnia
Insomnia is a medical condition in which insufficient sleep causes a significant decline in daytime performance and functioning.
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Dystonia: Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment
Dystonia is a neurological movement disorder that results in unwanted muscle contractions or spasms. The involuntary twisting, repetitive motions, or abnormal postures associated with dystonia can affect anyone at any age.
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Parkinson's Disease
Parkinson’s disease is a chronic, progressive disease that affects the central nervous system, which controls muscle movement and monitors organ function.
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Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea is a condition that causes people to periodically stop breathing while they’re asleep. It is associated with many medical problems.
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Deep Brain Stimulation
Helpful for treating essential tremor, Parkinson’s disease, deep brain stimulation may soon be used for other conditions like Alzheimer's disease and obesity.
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Sleep Study
More than 40 million people in the United States have a chronic sleep disorder. Sleep studies help diagnose those underlying conditions.