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Restless Legs Syndrome: Calming the Storm
Available for credit through August 12, 2009

Accreditation
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint sponsorship of the University of Virginia School of Medicine and Public Health and Discovery Health Channel. The University of Virginia School of Medicine and Public Health is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Virginia School of Medicine and Public Health designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Program Overview
Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a very common condition in the United States, yet it is persistently under-diagnosed and under-treated. The syndrome is associated with dramatic effects on quality of life due to sleep deficiency. This sleep deficiency results in fatigue, difficulty concentrating, and is associated with depression. Although the pathophysiology of RLS is not completely understood, there are effective therapies available for patients suffering from this syndrome.

Discovery Health has assembled a panel of thought leaders on RLS to discuss the epidemiology, symptoms, diagnostic criteria, pathophysiology, and therapies that have proven successful in its treatment.

Acknowledgement of Commercial Support
This program is funded through an educational grant from Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this program, participants should be able to:

• Review the epidemiology of Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS).
• Identify the clinical features and diagnostic criteria for RLS.
• Discuss the pathophysiology of RLS including iron dysregulation and dopaminergic systems.
• Differentiate between primary and secondary RLS.
• Describe the quality of life and disability of RLS.
• Explore the treatment options for RLS, with particular focus on dopamine agonists.

Target Audience
Neurologists, Sleep Specialists and Primary Care Physicians, as well as Pharmacists, Nurses and Nurse practitioners interested in the care of patients with the symptoms of Restless Legs Syndrome.

Faculty Disclosure Information
As a sponsor accredited by the ACCME, it is the policy of the University of Virginia School of Medicine to require the disclosure of the existence of any significant financial interest or any other commercial supporter(s) of this activity or the manufacturer(s) of any commercial products(s) discussed in an educational presentation. Detailed disclosure will be made during the program.