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Highlights
Is Narcolepsy Hereditary?
People whose close relatives have narcolepsy are more likely to have the sleep disorder themselves. The risk is highest for first-degree relatives (parents or siblings). According to a 2005 study in the Journal of Sleep Research, narcolepsy is 105 times higher among male first-degree relatives, and 54 times higher among female first-degree relatives, than the general population.
Narcolepsy in Children
Although narcolepsy typically begins in adolescence or young a...
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Expert & Community Posts
Sodium Oxybate Shows Promise for Treatment of Fibromyalgia
By Karen Lee Richards , Health Expert...Sodium OxybateSodium oxybate is currently marketed as Xyrem® and is approved by the FDA for the... Read more »
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A Better A1C Test
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FDA Approves New Diagnostic Test for RA
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Health Guide
Narcolepsy: References
...R, Candelise L. Antidepressant drugs for narcolepsy. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2005;(3):CD003724.Xyrem International Study Group. Further evidence supporting the use of sodium oxybate for the... Read more »Narcolepsy: Treatment
...now the first-line treatments:Modafinil (Provigil): For excessive daytime sleepinessSodium oxybate (Xyrem): For cataplexyDrug Treatments for SleepinessModafinil. Modafinil (Provigil) is a drug... Read more »Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia: Diagnosis
Laboratory tests provide the basis for diagnosing ALL.Flow CytometryFlow cytometry uses light to count blood cells in a stream of fluid. It is an important tool used to diagnose leukemia,... Read more »Gout: References
ReferencesHuang HY, Appel LJ, Choi MJ et al. The effects of vitamin C supplementation on serum concentrations of uric acid: results of a randomized controlled trial. Arthritis Rheum. 2005... Read more »Sleep Apnea: Other Treatments
Other TreatmentsOral appliances, also called dental appliances or devices, may be an option for patients who cannot tolerate CPAP. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine recommends dental devices for... Read more »Images
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