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.
Wake-promoting medication for narcolepsy and hypersomnia. What are the options? In managing narcolepsy and hypersomnia, it’s important to use non-drug strategies such as napping and [...]
What’s new in the diagnosis and treatment of hypersomnia in 2016? In clinical practice it can be difficult accurately diagnosing people with hypersomnia and excessive sleepiness. Apart from [...]
Research in narcolepsy and hypersomnia is continually evolving, with new diagnostic tools and treatment options in development. As our understanding of the biology of narcolepsy and hypersomnia [...]
It takes time, and some experimentation to determine what works best to manage narcolepsy. Often the first few years after being diagnosed with narcolepsy can be tough. Getting the medications [...]
Having support from family and friends is important in narcolepsy. Friends and family play a key role in supporting people with narcolepsy and helping them to best manage their symptoms. Julie [...]
There’s more to managing narcolepsy than medications To get the best outcomes in managing narcolepsy, health professionals need to work as a team. It’s also important for people with [...]