Mental Health DailyResearch. Evidence. Perspective.Published research on narcolepsy.
In a 2026 case report from China, a 34-year-old woman with mild intellectual disability was sent for evaluation of possible narcolepsy. Sleep testing and EEG instead showed epilepsy and mode…
Read articleNarcolepsy, a chronic neurological disorder, significantly impacts the daily lives of those affected due to excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS). Modafinil has been a cornerstone in managing E…
Read articleNarcolepsy is a neurological disorder associated with the brain’s inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles (and the circadian rhythm). As a result, individuals diagnosed with narcolepsy often…
Read articleProvigil (modafinil) is a drug that was approved in 1998 for the treatment of excessive daytime sleepiness associated with narcolepsy. It has since been granted FDA approval for the treatmen…
Read articleNearly everyone has had a day where they feel so tired during the day, that they have a difficult time staying awake. For a majority of individuals, the tiredness is caused by insufficient s…
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