Science Stories
People with sleep conditions, such as narcolepsy and idiopathic hypersomnia, have an increased prevalence of cardiovascular comorbidities compared to people without these sleep conditions. At Jazz, we aim to raise awareness of these connections through our research and partnerships with the goal of providing patients and healthcare providers with meaningful insights that can impact their lives.
VOD, also known as sinusoidal obstruction syndrome, begins in the liver and can quickly affect other vital organs, most notably the kidneys and lungs. It is a rare and potentially deadly complication of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) occurring in approximately 9-14% of HSCT patients.
Narcolepsy is an often misunderstood and under-recognized condition. Cataplexy is a major symptom of narcolepsy, a chronic neurological condition that involves other symptoms such as excessive daytime sleepiness – that can result in difficulty focusing and maintaining alertness, along with sleep paralysis and vivid hallucinations when falling asleep or waking up.
In the treatment of cancer, one size does not fit all. At Jazz, our researchers are committed to discovering new possibilities for delivering innovative treatments as effectively and safely as possible.