The AASM updates its clinical guideline for restless legs syndrome. It recommends against the most popular drugs. By Alyx Arnett, Sleep Review Magazine

RLS is a little known but common condition. Here's why it is under-recognized and the facts most should know about the condition. By Andrea Javor, Well+Good

New guidelines warn that medications used to treat RLS are harmful. By Andrea Javor, Next Avenue

A sweeping new genetic study, coauthored by an international team of 70 marks a significant advance in unraveling the mysteies of RLS. By Lisa Marshall, Medscape

The twitchy, achy condition doesn't just affect people during sleep. By Andrea Javor, The Washington Post

The SLEEP 2024 Conference announced the big changes in the management of RLS to those sleep clinicians in attendance. By Andy Berkowski, Doximity Op-Med

Before you pop a supplement to help with restless legs syndrome, experts recommend brushing up on these facts. By Carmen Chai, EverydayHealth

Plus a top doctor reveals why you should think twice before taking prescription RLS medication. By Denise Maher, First for Women

Communication challenges can complicate the diagnosis of RLS. Sleep experts navigate these complexities from childhood to senior years, using customized questions and strategies. By Alyx Arnett, Sleep Review Magazine

According to AASM membership data, about 25% of AASM members are in private practice. As advancements in sleep technology allow for more flexibility, more members are considering this practice model. Despite alluring benefits like more autonomy and better patient engagement, private practice professionals also face insurance frustrations and rising cost concerns. By Kate Robards, AASM Montage

With only a single, 25-minute lecture in the entire General Sessions, the SLEEP 2023 conference was void of content for one of the most common sleep disorders. By Andy Berkowski, Doximity Op-Med

One man’s struggle to get a good night’s sleep was a nightmare. An unexpected diagnosis of RLS helped him pinpoint the problem and find ways to cope. By Shelley Zalewski, Michigan Health

Acting out dreams could indicate REM sleep behavior disorder. What you should know about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment. By Andy Berkowski, Michigan Health

Lack of shut-eye can wreak havoc on your health. Learn what you can do to sleep better. By Nancy Stedman, Next Avenue, Huffington Post

There's probably at least one person in your office who taps their foot or shakes their leg incessantly while they work — maybe it's you. Indeed, some people concentrate better when they're able to fidget. And while "restless leg syndrome" sounds like it could explain this type of behavior, it's actually something completely different…By Corey Steig, Refinery29

Joseph Andrew Berkowski, MD, a sleep specialist and neurologist at the Michigan Medicine Sleep Clinic, treats about 5% of his patients with positional obstructive sleep apnea (POSA) therapies. Berkowski had a few serendipitous encounters with POSA treatments during his training, which piqued his interest and led to him adding positional treatments to his practice…By C. A. Wolski, Sleep Review Magazine

Sleep experts warn that extreme sleepiness may not be from stress, but a sleeping disorder. By Jordyn Imhoff, Michigan Health

Strategies for getting the sleep you need. Cleveland Clinic Health Essentials

For the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. By JA Berkowski and P Girolami