narcolepsy


Monday, den 8. December 2008

Overview
Narcolepsy is a chronic sleep disorder that is characterized by sudden attacks of sleep. The person most probably experiences disturbed sleep pattern during the night and excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS).
Causes
The cause of narcolepsy is due to the inability of the brain to normally regulate sleep-wake cycles. Studies have discovered that narcoleptics lack hypocretin [...]

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