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narcolepsy

/ˈnɑːrkəlɛpsi/

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A chronic neurological disorder characterized by sudden, uncontrollable episodes of deep sleep during the day.

  • He was diagnosed with narcolepsy after falling asleep multiple times at work.
  • People with narcolepsy may experience sudden sleep attacks without warning.
  • Medication can help manage the symptoms of narcolepsy.
  • Sleep medicine researchers have identified genetic markers associated with narcolepsy, offering new pathways for targeted therapeutic interventions.
  • Patients diagnosed with narcolepsy often require workplace accommodations to manage episodes of excessive daytime sleepiness safely and productively.
  • Recent clinical trials examine whether novel pharmaceuticals can reduce cataplexy symptoms in individuals suffering from narcolepsy without causing adverse reactions.