Recently Published: The Impact of Idiopathic Hypersomnia on the Social Lives of Young Adults
The Impact of Idiopathic Hypersomnia on the Social Lives of Young Adults was recently published......
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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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Registration NOW OPEN – 2025 Wake Up Narcolepsy Family Weekend
Join Wake Up Narcolepsy (WUN) at the Center for Courageous Kids (CCK) in Scottsville, Kentucky,......
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WUN 2025 National Summit Schedule Released
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2024 Wake Up Narcolepsy Special Research Update
In 2024, Wake Up Narcolepsy (WUN) donated $235,000 to Narcolepsy research. Driving research towards improved......
