Cataplexy

Mar 18, 2019

The concept of sleep as a passive movement of unconsciousness has long been ruled out. But this act of rejuvenation hasn't just been restricted to the phase of resting. Usually, sleepers undergo five stages of sleep consisting of both REM (Rapid Eye Movement) and N-REM (Non- Rapid Eye Movement), each lasting f...

Apr 03, 2017

Narcolepsy is characterized by symptoms such as excessive daytime sleepiness, cataplexy (sudden loss of muscle control, often triggered by strong emotions) and fragmented sleep. Narcolepsy occurs throughout the world but occurrence rates vary among populations. Occurrence of Narcolepsy is estimated to be 1 in 2,000 ...