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Narcolepsy Recognized as an Autoimmune Disorder

Jul 6

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For the last decade, mounting evidence has suggested that narcolepsy is an autoimmune disorder. Last month, this theory was confirmed by Stanford researchers.

Narcolepsy is a disorder characterized by sudden periods of daytime sleepiness and muscle weakness.  The cause is genetic mutations that destroy cells responsible for the secretion of a hormone that causes alertness.

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