Durhams Addrenex sells for $29M Nov 17, 2009
Addrenex has four products in clinical trials and more than 400 compounds available for future development to treat conditions such as hypertension, narcolepsy and insomnia. Addrenex has 10 employees. (Raleigh Triangle Business Journal, NC)
Man Boobs, Narcolepsy? Odd Celeb Ailments Nov 13, 2009
Jeremy Piven's Man Boob's, Jimmy Kimmel's Narcolepsy and Other Unusual Celeb Illnesses - ABC News ... Man Boobs, Narcolepsy and Other Odd Celeb Ailments ... Jeremy Piven's Man Boob's, Jimmy Kimmel's Narcolepsy and Other Unusual Celeb Illnesses. (ABC News)
Groggy? Excess sleep may be reason Oct 31, 2009
"If you find you're sleeping a lot -- like more than nine hours on a regular basis, you need to talk to your physician, because that probably means you got poor quality sleep and that could be sleep apnea, narcolepsy or restless legs form of sleep disorder," said Breus. Sleep apnea is a major cause of problems, when breathing stops during sleep. (CNN)
Click to read:Black Boxes May Not Solve Flight Mystery Oct 24, 2009
the best way i can describe it is that one can get their sleep rhythm so far out of whack that you can instantly doze off as if one suddenly experiences an overwhelming case of narcolepsy. now i look back and fully understand how utterly stupid and selfish i was by endangering my life, the innocent lives of other drivers & passengers on the roads, risking the cargo which was frequently hazmat goods and ultimately jeopardizing the livelihood of my family and my life privileges to hold a driver's... (CBS News)
Teva seeking to sell generic Nuvigil Oct 22, 2009
Nuvigil is a sleep disorder drug marketed to improve wakefulness in patients with obstructive sleep apnea, shift work sleep disorder and narcolepsy. Cephalon (NASDAQ: CEPH) of Frazer, Pa. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
SleepCare Diagnostics co-founder dies Oct 15, 2009
SleepCare Diagnostics, headquartered in Mason, provides testing and treatment for problems like sleep apnea, snoring, insomnia and narcolepsy. Founded in 1985, the company operates centers in Mason, White Oak and Eastgate, along with two in Florida. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
Skepticism About Pill Scare Stories Oct 9, 2009
That said, my reaction is close to narcolepsy (I become exhausted all the time when on it), and many members of my family are convinced that the use of it led to breast cancer in two of my aunts (and an early death in one case). (Hard to tell, but one was diagnosed shortly after being put on an earlier, high dosage version AND the cancer was successfully regulated in the younger aunt who survived by some sort of medication that blocks hormones, so it seems at least plausible in this case. (Slate)
A question of health and women’s equality Oct 2, 2009
I m sure he s covered for narcolepsy. Ellen Goodman can be reached at. (Boston Globe)
The 10Q Detective: Losing Sleep Over Cephalon Sep 30, 2009
The company is also seeking Food & Drug Administration (FDA) approval to promote Nuvigil for new treatments to broaden its commercial appeal beyond narcolepsy ... Comparable U.S. revenue from the sale of Provigil tablets (active ingredient, modafinil), indicated for the treatment of sleep disorders such as narcolepsy and sleep apnea, increased 13%, to $485 million, for the six months ended June 30. (BusinessWeek)
Today in the Kitchen: Deep sleep, sweet dreams Sep 30, 2009
Studies indicate that over 70 million people suffer from sporadic to chronic sleep problems, including sleep apnea, narcolepsy, insomnia, restless leg syndrome, inability to fall asleep naturally, and difficulty staying asleep or falling back to sleep once awakened. The U.S. Surgeon General reports that sleep disorders are costing American citizens more than 16 billion annually in health care costs and treatments. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Lack of Sleep May Play Role in Alzheimer's Sep 26, 2009
In people, orexin plays a role in the sleep disorder narcolepsy, which causes excessive sleepiness. Holtzman said the findings suggest drugs that target orexin may be useful to try as Alzheimer's treatments. (MEDLINEplus)
Sleep Loss Linked To Increase In Alzheimer's Plaques Sep 26, 2009
Researchers elsewhere had linked mutations in orexin to narcolepsy, a disorder that is characterized by excessive daytime sleepiness. The brain has two kinds of receptors for orexin, which is also associated with regulation of feeding behavior. (Science Daily)
Cephalon seeks to expand Nuvigil approval Sep 25, 2009
-based Cephalon (NASDAQ:CEPH) already has approval to market Nuvigil to improve wakefulness in patients with excessive sleepiness associated with treated obstructive sleep apnea, shift work sleep disorder and narcolepsy. The product was launched in the United States in June. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
Psychology Paper Topics for College... Sep 21, 2009
Psychology Paper Topics for College Students. Psychology Paper Topics for College Students. (Suite101.com)
Sleepless in Syracuse: Ways to battle insomnia Sep 11, 2009
Some types of sleep disorders are sleep apnea, insomnia and narcolepsy ... Narcolepsy is a feeling of tiredness even after a full night's sleep ... No matter how much a person with narcolepsy sleeps, they will still want to and unwillingly fall asleep. (Daily Orange, NY)
Can the internet cure insomnia? Aug 27, 2009
I don't fit narcolepsy, and I just think my natural state sits lower on the circadian rhythm than most. Everyone's tired, so what are insomniacs worried about. (BBC News -- UK)
Hartley remorseful over four-game suspension Aug 18, 2009
com, is a central nervous system stimulant that can be used to treat narcolepsy. But it s banned by the NFL because it is a stimulant. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Prescription drug abuse on the rise Aug 17, 2009
They are prescribed for treatment of such conditions as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, narcolepsy and depression. Addicts take the prescription drugs in various ways: ingesting, snorting, smoking and liquefying them and shooting them intravenously. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Why Anorexic Patients Cling To Their Eating Disorder Aug 4, 2009
4, 2007) A lower metabolism, as well as slight changes in eating behavior, could explain the positive energy balance leading to being overweight in narcolepsy. Narcolepsy is a sleep disorder that causes. (Science Daily)
Health Tip: Nightmares Keeping You Up? Jul 31, 2009
Having a sleep disorder, such as narcolepsy. Being sick with a fever. (MEDLINEplus)
The spiral down into prescription drug abuse Jul 15, 2009
Stimulants are prescribed to treat narcolepsy, ADHD, and obesity. Examples: dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine and Adderall) and methylphenidate (Ritalin and Concerta). (CNN -- Health)
Narcolepsy is an Autoimmune Disorde... Jul 6, 2009
Narcolepsy is an Autoimmune Disorder. Narcolepsy is an Autoimmune Disorder ... Narcolepsy is an autoimmune disorder. (Suite101.com)
Popularity of brain-boost pills drives debate Jul 5, 2009
Prescription drugs designed to treat conditions such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and narcolepsy are turning up in the hands of healthy college students and professionals who are using them illegally as "cognitive enhancers." ... Type of drug: A stimulant commonly prescribed for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and narcolepsy ... Type of drug: A stimulant used to treat sleep disorders, including narcolepsy, obstructive sleep apnea and shift work sleep disorder. (AZCentral)
Histamine Affects Alcohol-related Behavior Jun 30, 2009
The drugs are currently being tested for the treatment of conditions such as observation disorders, sleep disorders and narcolepsy, says Professor Panula. In addition to the well-known dopamine and serotonin, neurotransmitters that are important to the functioning of the brain also include histamine, which is better known for the regulation of allergies and stomach functioning. (Science Daily)
Local sleep lab sees increase in patients Jun 29, 2009
Typically, sleep disorders such as obstructive sleep apnea, REM behavior disorder, restless leg syndrome and narcolepsy are identified through a sleep study. People can go for years with obstructive sleep apnea, said Myers. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Folktales brought to life Jun 19, 2009
THE sequel to 2007s The Mysterious Benedict Society see the four brave children undertake a dangerous journey to save Mr Benedict, who has been kidnapped by his evil twin, and locate the herb that will cure their mentors narcolepsy. This action-packed, suspenseful adventure will keep readers turning pages breathlessly, and is exciting enough to be re-read while waiting for the third book, The Mysterious Benedict Society And The Prisoners Dilemna, due out in hardback in October this year. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Ritalin abuse: Destroying young lives Jun 4, 2009
It is used to treat attention deficit disorder (ADD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy (an uncontrollable desire to sleep). It is abused by teens for its stimulant effects. (Taylor Daily Press, TX)
Pill wars: Should we use drugs to boost our brains? May 16, 2009
LAST SUMMER, Michael Arrington, the founder of the influential technology blog TechCrunch, wrote a post asking, "How many Silicon Valley start-up executives are hopped up on Provigil?" He was referring to the stimulant, which is the brand name for modafinil, that doctors normally prescribe to treat excessive drowsiness associated with narcolepsy and other sleep disorders. "[T]he buzz lately is that it's the 'entrepreneur's drug of choice' around Silicon Valley," the post said. (Christian Science Monitor -- USA)
Durham pharma licenses narcolepsy drug May 14, 2009
Addrenex buys rights to SK Life Sciences narcolepsy drug - Triangle Business Journal ... Addrenex buys rights to SK Life Sciences narcolepsy drug ... said Wednesday that it has licensed a drug that treats narcolepsy, a sleep disorder, and other psychiatric conditions. (Raleigh Triangle Business Journal, NC)
Narcolepsy Is An Autoimmune Disorder, New Research Shows May 9, 2009
ScienceDaily (May 8, 2009) Ten years ago, Stanford University School of Medicine scientist Emmanuel Mignot, MD, PhD, and his colleagues made headlines when they identified the culprit behind the sleep disorder narcolepsy. Now Mignot and his collaborators have shown for the first time that a specific immune cell is involved in the disorder confirming experts' long-held suspicion that narcolepsy is an autoimmune disease ... "We're now getting the main pieces of what's happening in narcolepsy,"... (Science Daily)
Teenage School Vandalism Suspect Found Asleep In Concession Stand May 5, 2009
Posted by: Fred Location: Temple on May 4, 2009 at 02:17 PM "Note to self..Dont burglarize places if you have narcolepsy". haha. (KWTX.com, TX)
Narcolepsy is an autoimmune disorder, Stanford researcher says May 4, 2009
Ten years ago, Stanford University School of Medicine scientist Emmanuel Mignot, MD, PhD, and his colleagues made headlines when they identified the culprit behind the sleep disorder narcolepsy. Now Mignot and his collaborators have shown for the first time that a specific immune cell is involved in the disorder confirming experts' long-held suspicion that narcolepsy is an autoimmune disease ... "We're now getting the main pieces of what's happening in narcolepsy," said Mignot, a Howard Hughes... (EurekAlert!)
Genetic study confirms the immune system's role in narcolepsy May 4, 2009
Scientists funded by the National Institutes of Health have identified a gene associated with narcolepsy, a disorder that causes disabling daytime sleepiness, sleep attacks, irresistible bouts of sleep that can strike at any time, and disturbed sleep at night ... "The link between narcolepsy and autoimmunity was proposed decades ago, but efforts to verify it have failed repeatedly. Current findings leave little doubt that autoimmunity plays a role," says Merrill Mitler, Ph ... The new study,... (EurekAlert!)
Immune fault 'link' to narcolepsy May 4, 2009
There is no cure for narcolepsy. Scientists have uncovered genetic evidence suggesting the sleep disorder narcolepsy is linked to a fault in the immune system's "foot soldier" cells ... Narcolepsy, which causes extreme daytime sleepiness and sudden muscle weakness, has previously been linked to a malfunctioning immune system. (BBC News)
How The Brain Processes Important Information Apr 15, 2009
23, 2009) Preliminary research in healthy men suggests that the narcolepsy drug modafinil, increasingly being used to enhance cognitive abilities, affects the activity of dopamine in the brain in a way that. . (Science Daily)
Treating sleep disorders in people with traumatic brain injury may not eliminate symptoms Apr 15, 2009
Sixty-one percent of the subjects (35) were free of a sleep disorder, while 23 percent (13) had OSA, 7 percent (4) had periodic limb movements in sleep (PLMS), 5 percent (3) had narcolepsy without cataplexy and 3 percent (2) had post-traumatic hypersomnia ... Subjects who were diagnosed with OSA received individualized treatment with CPAP therapy while those suffering from narcolepsy, post-traumatic hypersomnia and PLMS received predetermined dosages of medications that were not adjusted after... (EurekAlert!)
The curious cases of the sleepy detectives Mar 30, 2009
We've had detectives with synesthesia, obsessive-compulsive disorder, Tourette's syndrome, and now narcolepsy. PI Mark Genevich struggles to stay awake as he walks Southie's mean streets. (Boston Globe)
Combating weight gain caused by antipsychotic treatments Mar 26, 2009
Modafinil is a drug currently used to increase wakefulness in individuals with sleep disorders, such as narcolepsy. All of the subjects received olanzapine, and half also received modafinil treatment while the other half instead received placebo. (EurekAlert!)
Drug Being Used To Improve Cognition Affects Dopamine, Suggesting Potential For Abuse Mar 24, 2009
23, 2009) Preliminary research in healthy men suggests that the narcolepsy drug modafinil, increasingly being used to enhance cognitive abilities, affects the activity of dopamine in the brain in a way that may create the potential for abuse and dependence, according to a study in the March 18 issue of JAMA. ... The study included 10 healthy men, between the ages of 23-46 years, who received either placebo or modafinil: 200 mg, the dose recommended for narcolepsy; or 400 mg, a dose shown to be... (Science Daily)
SOLDIERS: Troops say they were forced to deploy despite health woes Mar 23, 2009
U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 3 Adisa "A.J." Aiyetoro, seen here in his North Pole, Alaska, home, has enlarging nodules on his lungs due to his tuberculosis, as well as spondylosis causing extreme back pain, a torn tendon under his scapula, narcolepsy and hearing loss in his left ear. By Johnny Wagner, for USA TODAY. (USA Today)
What are Smart Drugs? Mar 21, 2009
Primarily used for treating diseases like Alzheimer s, Parkinson s, Narcolepsy and ADHD, smart drugs have moved into the hands of the general population, especially university students in pursuit of the academic edge ... A drug originally prescribed for treating narcolepsy, Provigil is now used by college students as an illegal study aid. (Suite101.com)
Popular 'Smart Drug' May Carry Addiction Risk Mar 19, 2009
Provigil is approved to treat excessive daytime sleepiness caused by narcolepsy. On the market since 1999, it's the flagship product of Cephalon Inc. of Frazer, Pa. (Fox News)
Narcolepsy Drug Might Be Addictive Mar 19, 2009
TUESDAY, March 17 (HealthDay News) -- A drug used to treat narcolepsy is increasingly being taken to sharpen mental skills, but researchers now report troubling evidence that it also harbors the potential for abuse ... Participants received either 200 milligrams of the drug (recommended for narcolepsy), 400 milligrams of the drug (effective for ADHD), or a placebo. (MEDLINEplus)
Parenting: Ease young children out of their sucking habit Mar 19, 2009
If Linus then develops narcolepsy, we ve got problems. Encourage Linus to hold a toy or stuffed animal to distract his thumb from going in his mouth. (Winona Daily News, MN)
People who use drug for alertness at risk for addiction Mar 18, 2009
Bottles of presription drug Provigil, which has been approved to treat excessive daytime sleepiness caused by narcolepsy since 1999. DAILY HEALTH BLOG. (USA Today)
Are you 'Sleepless in Atlanta' ? Mar 12, 2009
My primary doctor wants to do a narcolepsy study. Ive done everything - no tv, exercise regularly, dont drink caffeine, go to bed at the same time every night, etc. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Some wounded soldiers punished for injuries Mar 11, 2009
Staff Sgt. Jason Jonas is a paratrooper who was wounded in Afghanistan; here, he sits inhis home in Hope Mills, N.C. Army doctors have diagnosed him with service-related narcolepsy, a condition that causes him to oversleep and has led him to miss formation four times, resulting in a demotion ... Jonas suffered a concussion on a jump in 1999 at Fort Bragg, and military doctors determined that that led him to develop narcolepsy, a disorder that causes people to fall asleep abruptly, he said. (MSNBC -- Health)
Rowlett: Lakepointe promotes Sleep Awareness Week Mar 4, 2009
Rowlett s Lake Pointe Medical Center is one of the few area medical facilities that has a Sleep Lab where sleep physicians can diagnose and treat sleep-issues from snoring and insomnia to narcolepsy and sleep apnea. Lake Pointe also operates a Sleep Lab in Rockwall. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Three facing felony Rx charges Feb 25, 2009
According to the criminal complaint, Heckman sold two capsules of Adderall, a mixture of amphetamines used for treating narcolepsy, to a police informant for 15 Sept. 15. The informant asked Heckman about buying hydrocodone tablets, but Heckman said she was all out and had an appointment with her physician Sept. 17 to acquire more. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Accused drug dealer makes first court appearance Feb 25, 2009
Kathryn Sue Hanville, 51, is facing four felony charges that accuse her of selling methadone and Adderall, a mixture of amphetamines used to treat narcolepsy, to police informants last year. Hanville is also charged with violating a harassment restraining order Feb. 6. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Mother: Suspect off his medication Feb 21, 2009
She said financial concerns prevented him from obtaining Adderall, which is used to treat attention deficit disorder and narcolepsy. "I can tell a difference when he's not taking it," Austin said. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Doctor: Never underestimate rest Feb 18, 2009
He will address common sleep problems such as insomnia, sleep apnea, narcolepsy, restless leg syndrome, and REM behavior disorder. His talk will include a discussion of medications for sleep as well as the use of the Sleep Laboratory for diagnosis and testing. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
What Does Darwin Mean to You? Feb 12, 2009
To Wallace we owe a debt of gratitudehad Darwin published the treatise he originally envisioned, naturalists throughout Europe would have been infinitely drawn into narcolepsy, never to procreate, and the theory of evolution would have met with the providence of selection. Writers who praise Darwins prose are legion, but they apparently have not read enough to have enough of him. (Religion Dispatches)
Fatal crash not taken seriously Feb 8, 2009
MJB wrote on Feb 5, 2009 11:06 AM:" I think it is outrageous that negligent homicide charges are not being pursued. Unless the driver has narcolepsy, he knew he was tired and therefore should have known not to drive, if he had been drunk, he would have been charged, this should be NO different. These kids have to grow up without their parents because this idiot took a nap at the wheel.Maynard said, Just because theres a fatality in an accident doesnt make it a negligent homicide.... (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
