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A Phase 2 clinical study found TAK-994 to be relatively effective in reducing symptoms like excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) and cataplexy (sudden, uncontrollable muscle weakness often triggered by strong…
According to a story from Clinical Trials Arena, the pharmaceutical company Takeda recently released findings from its phase II clinical trial. This trial was evaluating the company's investigational drug TAK-994…
People in China who are living with narcolepsy will soon have access to a new therapeutic option to help them manage cataplexy or excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) after the…
Currently, the standards-of-care for narcolepsy include lifestyle changes involving diet and exercise, behavioral therapy, nap therapy, and certain medications designed to combat excessive daytime sleepiness. However, a majority of…
Welcome to the Rare Classroom, a new series from Patient Worthy. Rare Classroom is designed for the curious reader who wants to get informed on some of the rarest, most…
For as long as he can remember, Max Murray has loved one thing: wrestling. But growing up, Max experienced a bunch of symptoms which sometimes made wrestling difficult. He felt…
A recent study titled "Effect of FT218, a Once-Nightly Sodium Oxybate Formulation, on Disrupted Nighttime Sleep in Patients With Narcolepsy: Results From the Randomized Phase 3 REST-ON Trial," was published…
This Saturday, March 12, marks Narcolepsy Awareness Day, also known as Suddenly Sleepy Saturday. The Narcolepsy Network aims to raise awareness and urges everyone to do their part to advocate…
According to a recent article, researchers in Europe have created a fluorescent biosensor to look at the signaling molecule orexin in mice brains to help understand narcolepsy. Narcolepsy Narcolepsy and…
A recent study published in Nature and Science of Sleep looked at asthma and its possible connection to narcolepsy, actually finding indications that an asthma diagnosis raises the risk of…
Welcome to the Rare Classroom, a new series from Patient Worthy. Rare Classroom is designed for the curious reader who wants to get informed on some of the rarest, most…
A recent headline in the New York Times called out that therapy sometimes dubbed the "date rape" drug had just been approved by the FDA to treat a rare…
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NLS Pharma has just announced new data which further supports the mechanism of action of Mazindol. Mazindol is the active ingredient in Quilience, a treatment used for narcolepsy. This therapy…
Suddenly Sleepy Saturday, a day dedicated to spreading awareness about narcolepsy, is being held on March 13, 2021. The Narcolepsy Network is looking for volunteers to send a proclamation request…
Have you ever had a feeling that you knew something was off, but you just didn't know what? That is how I felt for more than half of my life.…
The SLEEP 2020 Annual Meeting will be held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but that is not stopping Axsome Therapeutics from presenting the results of their Phase 2 CONCERT…
The 34th Annual Meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies, or "SLEEP 2020," was held last week from August 27th through the 30th. According to BioSpace, pharmaceutical company Harmony Biosciences…
According to a story from Medscape, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently approved a new oral solution as a treatment for symptoms associated with narcolepsy, a rare…
According to a story from Sleep Review, the drug company Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc has recently filed a New Drug Application (NDA) for its investigational treatment JZP-258, which is being developed…
This is part two of the story, click here to read part one After searching for a new neurologist, we found one only 30 mins away that was willing…
I want to start off by saying that the intention behind my words are not to convey or express any sort of anger, hatred, or resentment. I am choosing to…
According to a story from Biotech 365, the biopharmaceutical company Avadel Pharmaceuticals plc recently announced that it has completed enrollment for its phase 3 clinical trial. This trial will test…
Narcolepsy is characterized by drowsiness, often during the daytime. This is a symptom that greatly affects the lives of those with narcolepsy, and for a long time no FDA…
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