Boehringer Ingelheim sponsoring RLS education initiative

Boehringer Ingelheim sponsoring RLS education initiative

The Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) Foundation and National Sleep Foundation are teaming to help increase awareness and understanding of RLS through a new Web site and public service announcement. The initiative is sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals. The site, www.WhatisRLS.org, will launch in time for RLS Awareness Week September 21–27, the groups said. The site will feature educational information and testimonials from RLS patients, a search tool for finding local healthcare professionals who specialize in RLS, a symptom diary, and other tools.