Society for Women’s Health Research Highlights Family Support for Women Living with Narcolepsy
Wake Up Narcolepsy Executive Director, Tammy Anderson, attended the Society for Women’s Health Research (SWHR)......
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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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What’s New?
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ORZEYFUL Approved in Japan to Treat Cause of Narcolepsy Type 1
Just announced from Takeda Pharmaceuticals: ORZEYFUL (oveporexton) Approved in Japan as the First and Only Medicine......
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FDA Approval for Lupin’s Pitolisant Tablets
Just announced from Lupin Limited: Lupin Announces Approval from U.S. FDA for Pitolisant Tablets Mumbai,......
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FDA Approves First and Only Medicine to Treat Cause of Narcolepsy Type 1
Just announced from Takeda Pharmaceuticals: U.S. FDA Approves Takeda’s ORZEYFUL™ (oveporexton), the First and Only......
