Narcolepsy
Narcolepsy Network
Narcolepsy Network is a long-standing patient organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with narcolepsy and idiopathic hypersomnia (IH). It was established in 1986
Narcolepsy – Transitioning from Childhood to Adolescence
Narcolepsy is a treatable condition, but only if it is diagnosed correctly. When it comes to children, it is usually parents followed by school staff
Living with Narcolepsy as a Professional Football Player
Whether a professional athlete or a person with a day-to-day job, sleep disorders can affect you. Learning the signs and symptoms of different conditions can
Preparing for a Sleep Study
Going to the doctor can be daunting, but have you ever gone to the doctor and tried to fall asleep? If you or your family
Wake Up Narcolepsy
Founded in 2008, Wake Up Narcolepsy, Inc. (WUN) is a nonprofit, patient advocacy organization dedicated to driving narcolepsy awareness, education, and research towards improved
Co-Morbidities Associated with Narcolepsy
Narcolepsy is a life-long sleep disorder that affects the brain’s ability to control sleep-wake cycles. With a prevalence of approximately 1 in 2000 individuals, a
When the Doctor Has a Sleeping Problem, Too
Dr. Luis Ortiz always knew he wanted to be a doctor when he grew up – it was only a matter of getting into school
CBT For Hypersomnias
Excessive and persistent sleepiness is a hallmark of a group of sleep disorders known as central disorders of hypersomnolence, which include narcolepsy and idiopathic hypersomnia
Current Treatments & Medications on the Horizon
You walk into your doctor’s office and walk out with a diagnosis of narcolepsy. What does that mean? Where do you go next? What does
Excessive Daytime Sleepiness
Most of us have had an occasional morning when we wake up thinking, “Just five more minutes. Please just let me sleep five more minutes.”
Day for Narcolepsy Awareness Projects (Day4NAPs)
PATIENT ORGANIZATION HIGHLIGHT DAY4NAPS is a digital database for narcolepsy awareness events occurring on a global scale. Mark Patterson, MD, PhD, President of the organization,
