Publications by authors named "Maria Julia Figueiro Reis"
Article Synopsis
- Recent research highlights a link between narcolepsy types 1 and 2 and bone health, focusing on body measurements and bone mineral content related to hypocretin-1 levels in cerebrospinal fluid.
- The study compared 31 NT1 patients and 18 NT2 patients, finding NT1 individuals had higher body mass index (BMI) and waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) but lower bone mineral content, with significant statistical correlations indicating that lower Hcrt-1 levels are associated with higher BMI and WHR.
- The findings suggest that managing narcolepsy should involve a comprehensive approach that considers symptoms beyond just sleepiness, emphasizing the importance of nutritional and body composition assessments to improve health outcomes.
