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Narcolepsy

Narcolepsy is a chronic neurological disorder characterized by excessive daytime sleepiness and episodes of sudden, uncontrollable sleep. It is caused by a dysfunction in the brain’s ability to regulate sleep-wake cycles. Symptoms of narcolepsy may include day time sleepiness, difficulty staying awake, cataplexy (su…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 2 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 10× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2574-4518 🗓 Reviewed July 2026

Overview

Narcolepsy is a chronic neurological disorder characterized by excessive daytime sleepiness and episodes of sudden, uncontrollable sleep. It is caused by a dysfunction in the brain’s ability to regulate sleep-wake cycles. Symptoms of narcolepsy may include day time sleepiness, difficulty staying awake, cataplexy (sudden loss of muscle tone during strong emotions), sleep paralysis, vivid hallucinations, and disrupted nighttime sleep. Narcolepsy can significantly interfere with activities of daily living, work, and social life. Treatment for narcolepsy involve lifestyle modifications, medications, and possibly therapy to help manage symptoms. Early diagnosis and treatment can help to improve quality of life and reduce complications associated with the disorder.

Research published in this journal

2 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 2 articles above have been cited 10 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Sleep And Sleep Disorder Research (ISSN 2574-4518).

Journal editorial board
Dragos Octavian Palade · Romania Mauro Manconi · Switzerland Karim Sedky · United States

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