SMFDC January 2019 (MEMBER ONLY)-2018 -19 Sleep Medicine Fellowship Directors Council Webinars Pediatric RLS

2018 -19 Sleep Medicine Fellowship Directors Council Webinars Pediatric RLS

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Video Summary

Dr. Judith Owens, Director of Sleep Medicine at Boston Children's Hospital and a Professor of Neurology at Harvard Medical School, discusses restless legs and periodic limb movement disorder (PLMD) in the pediatric population. She explains the diagnostic features of RLS and PLMD in children, the relationship between these conditions and neurobehavioral outcomes, and the components of behavioral and pharmacologic management. Dr. Owens also mentions a typical case of RLS in a 12-year-old girl with ADHD and iron deficiency anemia. She explains the definition of RLS, the prevalence of RLS and PLMD in children, and the potential mimics of RLS symptoms. Dr. Owens discusses the relationship between RLS and ADHD, the treatment options for RLS and PLMD in children, and the role of iron supplementation in management. She concludes by answering questions from the audience.

Keywords

Dr. Judith Owens

Sleep Medicine

Boston Children's Hospital

Neurology

Harvard Medical School

restless legs

periodic limb movement disorder

pediatric population