The prevalence of RLS, as assessed by interview, was high in iron deficient (9/36) and rheumatoid subjects (54/151), compared with healthy individuals (10/79). Standard haematological parameters showed that RLS may occur in the absence of iron deficiency. There was, however, a significant association between the incidence and frequency of RLS symptoms and iron deficiency in rheumatoid subjects...
| Date of Award | 1989 |
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| Original language | English |
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- iron
- restless leg syndrome
- rheumatoid arthritis
- iron absorption
Possible role of iron in the restless legs syndrome
d'Assis-Fonseca, A. E. (Author). 1989
Student thesis: Master's Thesis › Master of Philosophy