Black History Month 2025 – Celebrating Pediatric Healthcare Leaders
As we celebrate Black History Month this year, Wake Up Narcolepsy (WUN) is proud to......
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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.
Online Support GroupsFree, online support groups worldwide for people with Narcolepsy and their families. |
National SummitThis one-day summit is for people with Narcolepsy, their families, educators, clinicians and researchers. |
Clinical TrialsPatient engagement in clinical trials help find new ways to treat individuals with Narcolepsy. |
Annual Family WeekendChildren & Teens with Narcolepsy can meet others experiencing the same symptoms and challenges. |
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What’s New?
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Join Us for March’s Brown Bag Webinar – Pediatric Narcolepsy Medications & Symptom Management
Join us on March 13th at 2pm ET for our next Brown Bag Webinar, “Pediatric......
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Announcement of 2025 Sleep Awareness Week® Contest – #WUNSleepSlogans
In 2025, National Sleep Foundation’s Sleep Awareness Week® will take place March 9th – 15th! Each......
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Join Us for February’s Brown Bag Webinar – Exploring Progress in Narcolepsy Research
The Brown Bag Webinar Series is back for 2025! Join us on February 13th at......
