Data From Takeda’s Narcolepsy Type 1 Studies Demonstrating Improved Symptoms
Just announced from Takeda: New England Journal of Medicine Publishes Data from Phase 3 Studies......
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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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Albert Lasker Basic Medical Research Award Honors Emmanuel Mignot and Masashi Yanagisawa
Just announced from the Lasker Foundation: Lasker Foundation Announces 2026 Lasker Award Winners (New York,......
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Data From Alkermes’ Positive Study in Adults with Narcolepsy Type 1
Just announced from Alkermes: The Lancet Neurology Publishes Data From Alkermes’ Positive Vibrance-1 Phase 2......
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Society for Women’s Health Research Highlights Family Support for Women Living with Narcolepsy
Wake Up Narcolepsy Executive Director, Tammy Anderson, attended the Society for Women’s Health Research (SWHR)......
