Sodium Oxybate Trials, Pediatric Research, and Narcolepsy Comorbidities in the NewsWorld Narcolepsy Day falls annually on September 22. The following news briefs cover recent research of interest to people living with narcolepsy. A new version of the popular narcolepsy treatment...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Xywav® (calcium, magnesium, potassium, and sodium oxybate) Approved for Idiopathic Hypersomnia in AdultsOn August 12, 2021, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Xywav® (calcium, magnesium, potassium, and sodium oxybate) oral solution to treat adults with idiopathic hypersomnia (IH). There are...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Wakix® Becomes First and Only Non-Controlled Drug Approved for Cataplexy Due to NarcolepsyThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Wakix® (pitolisant) for the treatment of cataplexy in adults with narcolepsy. This makes Wakix the first and only non-controlled, FDA-approved treatment...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
COVID-19 Updates, July 16: Updates on People at Risk, Testing, Reopening, and a VaccineEven after months of navigating life in the COVID-19 era, keeping up with new information and news can be overwhelming. Below are some of the latest developments surrounding COVID-19 for...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
COVID-19 Updates, April 7: Face Coverings, Testing, & MedicationsIt is common to feel overwhelmed about COVID-19: so much information changing day-to-day. Here are some of the important COVID-19 stories that may be applicable to people living with one...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
FDA Makes Way For New Experimental Drugs to Fight COVID-19On March 19, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the testing of two drugs, chloroquine (hydroxychloroquine) and remdesivir, to treat people with COVID-19. The drugs have been given...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
COVID-19 Basics for the Immune-CompromisedFor those living with chronic health conditions, current news about the coronavirus (COVID-19) can be anxiety-inducing. We have questions and concerns about how the virus is transmitted, how it can...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
