The LA Narcolepsy Education Day Facebook Live Event!
The LA Narcolepsy Education Day is TOMORROW! Although we wish all of you could join us in person, we understand that that isn’t possible. GREAT ...
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Narcolepsy by the Numbers
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Narcolepsy affects 1 in every 2,000 Americans and 3 million people worldwide.
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It is estimated that up to 50% of patients with Narcolepsy may be undiagnosed.
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Typical onset of Narcolepsy is between the ages of 10 and 20 years old, but can occur in early childhood.
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On average, patients have 6 physician visits before receiving a Narcolepsy diagnosis.
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Read MoreClaire Crisp, Executive Director of WUN, featured on The Sleep Forum Podcast
The Sleep Forum Podcast recently released an episode with our very own Executive Director, Claire Crisp, as a guest. Claire shares a bit of her family...
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Read More2019 Boston Marathon Wunner- Jennifer Yeatts Featured in Local Newspaper
Jennifer is currently on our 2019 Boston Marathon Wunner Team. She is running to raise awareness about narcolepsy in honor of her son Owen, whose symp...
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Read MoreWake Up Narcolepsy Awarded by The Berns Team
Wake Up Narcolepsy is so grateful for the generous donation from The Berns Team. This week, our Executive Director, Claire Crisp, was awarded $2500 a ...
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Partnering with our community, sleep centers, and experts, we drive funding initiatives towards a deeper understanding of narcolepsy, better treatment options and ultimately a cure.