Narcolepsy

What is idiopathic hypersomnia
Idiopathic hypersomnia (IH) is a chronic neurological disorder that results in daytime sleepiness, difficulty in awakening and cognitive dysfunction.
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Not all sleepiness is narcolepsy
When managing people with sleepiness it is important to consider all causes sleepiness, not just label everyone as having narcolepsy.
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Xyrem (sodium oxybate) in Australia
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Wake-promoting medication
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Sleep Talk: Episode 16 – Orexin & Suvorexant
Orexin is a 'master controller' of the sleep wake control system. It stimulates the wake-promoting system and stabilises the switching between wake and sleep.
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Sleep Talk: Episode 8 – Sleep 2016 Update
In this update from Sleep 2016, we discuss the latest research in hypersomnia, insomnia, circadian rhythms and sleep technologies.
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Idiopathic hypersomnia in 2016
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Sleep Talk: Episode 5 – Living with Narcolepsy
Narcolepsy can have significant impact on health and function, which can also affect work and family.
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Sleep Talk: Episode 2- Narcolepsy Diagnosis and Treatment
Narcolepsy can be difficult to diagnose and treatment is not straightforward. We discuss the issues and different approaches.
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Research in narcolepsy & hypersomnia
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