Narcolepsy has been poorly portrayed in popular culture. It does not cause abrupt sleeping at comically inopportune moments. It is an uncommon neurological disorder affecting up to 200,000 people in the U.S. People with narcolepsy report excessive daytime sleepiness despite adequate sleep at night. They may also experience hallucinations, sleep paralysis, and cataplexy. … [Read more...] about Narcolepsy Testing and Diagnosis
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Narcolepsy Drug Trials Take A Snooze
According to a report at Benzinga.com, Takeda Pharmaceutical Co Ltd has suspended Phase II trials of its narcolepsy drug candidate TAK-994 due to safety issues. Reporter Priya Nigam declares in the article: “Following the suspension of this promising pipeline, the company’s growth recover prospects appear dismal, according to BofA Securities. The Takeda Pharmaceutical Analyst … [Read more...] about Narcolepsy Drug Trials Take A Snooze
Distinguishing Differences: Hypersomnia and Narcolepsy
A recent article attempts to distinguish the difference between hypersomnia and narcolepsy. The article within consumer media shows that there is at least some confusion. It points out that hypersomnia and narcolepsy are related but distinct medical terms. “Narcolepsy is a specific neurological disorder that causes sudden attacks of deep sleep, while hypersomnia is a symptom, … [Read more...] about Distinguishing Differences: Hypersomnia and Narcolepsy
Narcolepsy Drugs Market Asia Pacific Anticipating Rapid Growth
What is Narcolepsy? Narcolepsy is quite different from other sleep disorders. Insomnia, restless leg, and other disorders disrupt circadian rhythms and may cause sleep deprivation. People with narcolepsy, however, experience changes to REM sleep. They may also experience associated conditions including sleep paralysis, sleep-related hallucinations, and the co-occurrence of … [Read more...] about Narcolepsy Drugs Market Asia Pacific Anticipating Rapid Growth
Pediatric Narcolepsy Severity Scale Gains Credibility
As reported by NeurologyLive® and the American Journal of Managed Care (AJMC), the novel Pediatric Narcolepsy Severity Scale (NSS-P) was recently shown to provide adequate psychometric properties and temporal stability in the assessment of more than 150 children and adolescents with narcolepsy type 1. “Spotlighting the potential of a scale tailored toward pediatric … [Read more...] about Pediatric Narcolepsy Severity Scale Gains Credibility