Title of article: Narcolepsy Author: Manar Al-Titi Editors: Lubna Al-Rawabdeh, Samah Al-Ajjawe Reviewer: Ethar Hazaimeh Keywords: Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT), Polysomnography (PSG), Sleep Onset REM Periods (SOREMPs) Introduction Narcolepsy is a chronic neurological disorder characterized by excessive and overwhelming drowsiness, cataplexy (episodes of muscle weakness at times of intense emotion), hypnagogic hallucinations (vivid dreams at the onset of sleep), and sleep paralysis (temporary inability to move the body as a unit). before falling asleep or upon waking). This is one of the most common reasons for preventing daytime sleepiness after obstructive sleep apnea. [1,2] Narcolepsy occurs in two […]
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