Researchers who uncovered cause of narcolepsy honored
Two researchers who did groundbreaking work on narcolepsy, the neurological disorder that triggers sudden sleep attacks, won a prestigious science award Wednesday.
Sep 9, 2026
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Mental Disorders: News and Research on Cataplexy
MeSH tree: F03.870.400.800.200.750.500
FDA approves first drug for full range of narcolepsy symptoms
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Orzeyful (oveporexton) tablets to treat narcolepsy type 1 in adults. Orzeyful marks the first medication approved for the full range of symptoms associated with narcolepsy ...
Aug 6, 2026
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Why laughter can trigger sudden muscle weakness in people with narcolepsy
Narcolepsy is a chronic neurological condition characterized by disruptions in the regulation of sleep-wake cycles. People with this condition often experience extreme sleepiness during the day and, in some cases, a sudden ...
Patients with narcolepsy face a dual nightmare of medication shortages and stigma
Nina Shand couldn't stay awake. She had taken afternoon naps since she was a teenager to accommodate her "work hard, play hard" attitude, but when she was in her mid-20s the sleepiness became more severe.
Jan 8, 2024
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FDA approves lumryz for narcolepsy
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration has approved Lumryz for the treatment of cataplexy or excessive daytime sleepiness in adults with narcolepsy. Lumryz is an extended-release formulation of sodium oxybate to be taken once ...
May 5, 2023
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Frenchman rewarded for lifetime of research into narcolepsy
Emmanuel Mignot is one of the world's leading experts on narcolepsy, a sleep disorder that he finds both "strange" and "fascinating."
Sep 22, 2022
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