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Restless Legs Syndrome May Double Heart Disease, Stroke Risk
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Title Restless Legs Syndrome May Double Heart Disease, Stroke Risk
Url http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/568161?src=rss
Description Restless legs syndrome has been associated with a significantly increased risk for cerebrovascular or cardiovascular disease, a new study has shown. Medscape Medical News
Category Articles > Cardiology
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Date Jan 3, 2008
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