Am. Fam.
Physician - Modafinil for
Narcolepsy Treatment
Overview of
modafinil, also known as
Provigil, a
nonamphetamine drug
approved by the FDA to
improve wakefulness in
patients with narcolepsy.
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Brain
Briefings - Narcolepsy
Review research
indicating that molecular
brain malfunctions may
participate in the
development of
narcolepsy.
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Florida
Narcolepsy Association, The
Consists of a
definition of narcolepsy
and sleep apnea, a list
of the five stages of
sleep and a self test for
sleep disorders.
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MSN
Encarta - Narcolepsy
Find out about this
strange disorder in which
sufferers spontaneously
fall asleep during the
day.
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Narcolepsy
& Sleep Disorders
International
newsletter presents a
forum, research and books
about narcolepsy, and a
drug list.
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Narcolepsy
Forum
Read a fact sheet
about the sleep disorder,
browse discussion group
archives, or post a
question to the forum.
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Narcolepsy
Internet
Provides links, a
FAQ, news and speeches
about narcolepsy. Users
must answer a
subscription
questionnaire to join the
newsgroup.
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Narcolepsy
Network
Nonprofit
organization dedicated to
those involved with
narcolepsy presents
tapes, books and a FAQ.
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Narcolepsy
Research Project
University of
Pennsylvania group
investigates treatments
for the sleep disorder.
Find a list of
participating research
centers.
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National
Sleep Foundation
Directory of sleep
disorders explains causes
and concerns. Features
women-related issues and
links to organizations.
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NINDS -
Narcolepsy
National Institute of
Neurological Disorders
and Stroke describes
narcolepsy and its
prognosis.
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Science
News - Brain-Cell Loss Found in
Narcolepsy
Provides an overview
of new developments in
the study of the
narcolepsy including
possible causes for this
sleep disorder.
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Scientific
American - Narcolepsy
January 2000 article
explores the causes and
symptoms of this sleeping
disorder by identifying
affected areas of the
brain.
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Stanford
University - Center for
Narcolepsy
Read about the
effects of this sleep
disorder. Features advice
about diagnosis,
medications and
treatments.
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Talk About
Sleep - Narcolepsy
| Learn about the
symptoms, diagnosis, and
treatment of the sleep
disorder, browse
narcolepsy-related news
and research, or join a
support forum. |
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