World Narcolepsy Day (Sept. 22, 2019) is a day dedicated to raising awareness of narcolepsy on a global scale. Established by 24 patient advocacy organizations across six continents, World Narcolepsy Day will inspire action, increase public...
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World Sleep Day® is designed to raise awareness of sleep as a human privilege that is often compromised by the habits of modern life. World Sleep Day is an annual event, intended to be a celebration of sleep and a call to action on important...
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Neno “Narcolepsy” (hali ya kusinzia hasa mchana) linalotokana na neno “Narcolepsie” ambalo ni neno la Kifaransa. Neno hilo la Kifaransa — narcolepsie, lilitumika kwa mara ya kwanza mnamo wa mwaka 1880 naye Jean Baptiste kwa wakati huo alitumia...
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Specialised Clinical Physiologist (Neuro) and Somnologist, Lecturer, School of Medicine, Kenyatta University & Senior Practitioner, Brain and Nerve Diagnostic Services, KMA Center Upper hill Introduction Like other human needs such as food...
MoreInaugural World Narcolepsy Day to Take Place on Sept. 22, 2019
Narcolepsy Africa Foundation is excited to announce that it is coming together with 22 organizations around the world to establish World Narcolepsy Day. This ground-breaking day, which will take place on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, will be dedicated...
MoreKameme TV: Thina wa Narcolepsy
Toro ni kindu gia bata muturire-ini wa mundu, kuona hindi iria wakoma ciiga ciothe cia mwiri ni ihotaga kuhuruka na igakorwo iri na hinya na ugima mwega wa mwiri. Kuringana na honge cia ugima wa mwiri thiinii wa thi mundu agiriirwo gukoma toro wa...
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Narcolepsy: Hali inayokufanya ulale kila wakati Kulala ni jambo la kawaida, lakini utamchukulia vipi mtu anapopatwa na usingizi wa ghafla. Hili ni tatizo la kiafya linalojulikana kama Narcolepsy. Kwa kawaida binadamu hulala kuanzia masaa ya usiku...
MoreMt Kenya TV: Narcolepsy Feature 2019
Narcolepsy is a rare sleep disorder which affects one in every 3,000,000 people worldwide, including here in Kenya. Some of narcolepsy’s key symptoms are excessive daytime sleepiness, sleep attacks, sudden micro sleeps, and disrupted nighttime...
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Founder and CEO of Thrive Global, states; “Sleep is central to every aspect of our mental and physical health. And this is true at every age, from birth onward. The profound importance of sleep in having a healthy, happy and long life never...
MoreTimothy I. Morgenthaler
MD is Professor of Medicine and Co-Director of the Mayo Clinic Center for Sleep Medicine. Dr. Morgenthaler has been working as a sleep medicine specialist for over 22 years. When asked about the connection between healthy sleep and healthy aging...
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Co-Director of the Mayo Center for Sleep Medicine in Rochester, Minnesota, says, “Emphasizing this year’s theme of “Healthy Sleep, Healthy Aging”, for most adults, getting 7 to 8 hours of sleep tonight might be the most important thing you can do...
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In Kenya, we will be hosting an Online Campaign under the #Usingiziinitiative, Join the Conversation. to find out more visit www.maryannenjuguna.com World Sleep Day is an annual event to raise awareness of sleep disorders and the burden that they...
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