The Diagnosis of Narcolepsy: Where does CSF Orexin slot in? – Season Three – Episode 2: How ought to we diagnose narcolepsy? In this podcast, Dr. Michael Silber explains when measuring CSF Orexin-A may be useful and learn how to interpret the outcomes.
00:39 Introduction to at this time’s subject
01:30 What is orexin?
05:03 Idiopathic narcolepsy is believed to possible be an autoimmune dysfunction. How is that this speculation linked to the HLA standing of sufferers…
08:31 Measuring Orexin-A ranges: How correct are these ranges when measured?
10:51 What are the present indications for spinal fluid orexin-A testing?
15:37 Final messages
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