Narcolepsy: new perspectives on pathophysiological mechanisms and treatments

Symposium
Chairs: P. Luppi (Bron cedex, France), L. Nobili (Genoa, Italy)
Aims: Update on the latest findings regarding the pathophysiological mechanisms of narcolepsy, its clinical spectrum and treatment (including management of comorbidity with sleep apnea)

Introduction P. Luppi (Bron cedex, France), L. Nobili (Genoa, Italy)
Neuroanatomical and neurochemical bases of narcolepsy P. Luppi (Bron cedex, France)
The clinical spectrum of narcolepsy and hypersomnia of central origin G. Plazzi (Bologna, Italy)
Treatment of narcolepsy and comorbid conditions G. Mayer (Schwalmstadt, Germany)
Discussion and Q&A P. Luppi (Bron cedex, France), G. Mayer (Schwalmstadt, Germany), G. Plazzi (Bologna, Italy), L. Nobili (Genoa, Italy)