Narcolepsy: A Review

Narcolepsy is a chronic neurologic disorder that causes severe daytime sleepiness and impaired quality of life. Author Tom Scammell, MD, of Harvard Medical School joins JAMA Deputy Editor Karen Lasser, MD, MPH, to discuss the etiology, clinical presentation, diagnostic evaluation, and treatment of narcolepsy. Related Content: Narcolepsy The Orexin System—A Key Component of Sleep Regulatory Networks and Involvement in Narcolepsy