WUN Welcomes Kelsey Biddle to the Board
Wake Up Narcolepsy would like to welcome Kelsey Biddle to our Board of Directors. Kelsey graduated from Dartmouth College in 2017 with a bachelorR...
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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 MoreRegistration is OPEN for WUN’s Rochester Narcolepsy Education Day
Registration is OPEN for our next WUN Rochester Narcolepsy Education Day will be at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN on May 18, 2019 from 8:00 am – ...
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Read MoreFor 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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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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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.