For Sleep Week 2019 #BeYou
For Sleep Week 2019 we will be raising awareness about narcolepsy, but also we want to celebrate YOU! Brene Brown, a research professor and author say...
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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 MoreWUN Welcomes an Additional 2019 Boston Marathon Wunner- Elizabeth Riley
Wake Up Narcolepsy is delighted to announce the award of an additional Boston Marathon bib. We are grateful that Elizabeth Riley has joined our...
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Read MoreKansas City Narcolepsy Education Day
Join us for the Kansas City Narcolepsy Education Day! Organized by David Ingram, MD of Children’s Mercy Hospital Date: June 1, 2019 Time: 9am to 4pm L...
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Read MoreClinical Trial Seeking Participants
WUN is collaborating with Hypersomnia Foundation and Dr. Thanh Dang-Vu to investigate brain regions underlying narcolepsy (with or without cataplexy) ...
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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.