家族嗜睡症與HLA易感性:香港研究揭示遺傳風險

家族嗜睡症與HLA易感性:香港研究揭示遺傳風險

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嗜睡症是一種慢性衰弱的睡眠障礙,特徵是白天過度嗜睡(EDS)、猝倒和快速動眼期(REM)睡眠相關現象,如睡眠幻覺(SRH)和睡眠癱瘓(SP)。這種疾病對患者的學習、工作和家庭生活造成了重大影響,甚至增加了事故和離婚的風險。近期的一項研究揭示了香港華裔嗜睡症患者的家族聚集風險和HLA易感性,本文將探討該研究的主要發現及其對健康的影響。
嗜睡症和工作 - 英國

Narcolepsy (narcolepsy) and work - UK

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Although narcolepsy can have significant indirect effects on attention, attention span, and short-term memory, it does not directly affect cogniti...
Sexsomnia:關於睡眠性愛的了解

Sexsomnia: What to know about sleep sex

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Sexsomnia, also known as sexsomnia, is a sleep disorder called parasomnia. Parasomnias are unusual feelings and behaviors that people may experienc...
 莫達非尼在澳洲合法嗎?

Is Modafinil legal in Australia?

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Modafinil helps users stay awake, alert, and focused for longer periods of time. It is illegal to use, buy, sell or possess or try to use Modafinil unless you have a prescription in Australia. It is often a medication used to treat symptoms of narcolepsy, shift work sleep disorder, sleep apnea, and other such conditions. It helps users stay awake. The drug is only effective as long as it remains in the body.
阿德拉與莫達非尼:它們如何比較?

Adderall vs Modafinil: How do they compare?

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Adderall and Modafinil are central nervous system stimulants (psychostimulants). The two drugs have similar properties and similar applications. Both drugs are classified as controlled substances by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration.
什麼是莫達非尼? 用途、副作用、和更多

What is Modafinil? Uses, Side Effects, and More

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Modafinil reduces the extreme sleepiness caused by narcolepsy and other sleep disorders, such as periods when breathing stops during sleep (obstructive sleep apnea). It can also help you stay awake during work hours if your work schedule prevents you from sleeping properly (shift work sleep disorder).
渴睡症的美國藥品參考價格

US drug reference prices for narcolepsy

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If you are diagnosed with narcolepsy, your doctor may prescribe one or more medications, including: A stimulant to help you stay awake during the d...
渴睡症(發作性睡病)治療2023年的最新進展是什麼?

What are the latest developments in the treatment of narcolepsy (narcolepsy) in 2023?

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As research continues to better understand the mechanisms of narcolepsy, the development of new treatments continues to evolve, providing more options for optimizing treatment of narcolepsy symptoms, particularly excessive daytime sleepiness and cataplexy. Additional data from ongoing and planned clinical trials, as well as real-world evidence from newly approved drugs that are about to become available, will help determine the specific role or place in treatment of these new therapies.
澳洲的嗜睡症—問題與解決方案

澳洲的嗜睡症—問題與解決方案

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患有發作性睡病和相關疾病的人對他們在澳洲接受的醫療保健標準感到沮喪。有充分的理由。一群致力於改善澳洲嗜睡症治療和管理的醫學專家表示,儘管澳洲擁有一流的醫療保健系統,但嗜睡症管理方法明顯不足。 什麼是發作性睡病? 發作性睡病是一種慢性疾病,其特徵是白天過度嗜睡和無法控制的睡眠。它是由中樞神經系統...
渴睡症 (發作性睡病) 治療 - 英國

Narcolepsy (narcolepsy) treatment - UK

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There is no specific treatment for narcolepsy, but you can manage your symptoms and minimize the impact on your daily life.
Making some simple changes to your sleeping habits can sometimes help. If your symptoms are more severe, you'll usually need to take medication.
喚醒發作性睡病的希望

Awakening Hope for Narcolepsy

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A narcolepsy patient describes her difficult and long road to diagnosis and treatment, and a researcher sheds light on the condition and new treatment directions.

什麼是食慾素(下視丘分泌素)?

What is orexin (hypotocretin)?

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omnipresent Orexin is found in many tissues, including the hypothalamus, spinal cord, sensory ganglia, pancreas, pituitary gland, adrenal glands, ...