Transitioning From Pediatric to Adult Care With a Rare DiseaseYoung people living with a rare disease are living longer than ever. That’s the good news. The less-good news is that not...reactionscomments
Narcolepsy’s Effects on ChildrenNarcolepsy is often associated with adults. But narcolepsy can also affect children, although it is quite rare. Narcolepsy often impacts children differently...reactionscomments
Can Stress Trigger Narcolepsy Symptoms?Narcolepsy is a sleep disorder that makes it hard to stay awake. It causes excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS). EDS can make it...reactionscomments
Who’s Who in the Sleep Clinic?If you’re going to participate in a sleep study, you may encounter more than one person working at a clinic, and several...reactions2comments
Community Views: How Can We Help People Experiencing Cataplexy?The first time someone sees – or experiences – an episode of cataplexy, they may not know what it is.Cataplexy is a...reactions2comments
Why Narcolepsy Patients Are Switching from Xyrem® (SXB) to Xywav® (LXB)Doctors have long prescribed sodium oxybate (Xyrem®) for narcolepsy. Xyrem, or SXB, helps with cataplexy, excessive daytime sleepiness, and disrupted nighttime sleep...reactionscomments
How Common Are Mental Health Disorders With Narcolepsy?Doctors use the term "comorbidity" to describe a condition that occurs at the same time as another condition. Comorbid illnesses can interact...reactions2comments
Digital Health vs. Digital TherapeuticsTechnology is now a common way to deliver healthcare. Digital health products help prevent, diagnose, or manage chronic conditions. Devices range from...reactionscomments
What Are Digital Therapeutics?Digital therapeutics (DTx) first entered clinical discussions in the 1990s. The idea was that technology could improve healthcare access. It could help...reactionscomments
What Is the Difference Between Narcolepsy Type 2 and Idiopathic Hypersomnia?If you have excessive daytime sleepiness that interferes with how you function, you may wonder if you might have narcolepsy. The sleep...reactions1comment
What Is Type 2 Narcolepsy?Narcolepsy is a sleep disorder that causes overwhelming sleepiness during the day. It is usually diagnosed between the ages of 10 and...reactionscomments
Why Participate in a Clinical Trial?Medical research often uses clinical trials in order to find new information about diseases and treatments. Clinical trials are studies that evaluate...reactionscomments
Clinical Trial TerminologyThere are several terms that are commonly used when discussing clinical trials. Here are some that come up often:Adverse event: an undesirable...reactions1comment
Understanding Clinical TrialsA clinical trial is a research study that is conducted to determine whether a specific medical intervention, such as a treatment, device...reactionscomments
