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STANFORD’S KLS RESEARCH PROGRAM SEEKING VOLUNTEERS FOR A VIRAL STUDY

Over the past two years, the Center for Narcolepsy research (CNR) at Stanford University has invested a great deal of time and energy into investigating the nature of Kleine-Levin Syndrome (KLS). In this research, the CNR works very closely with the KLS Foundation. Below is a brief synopsis of that … continue reading

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What is Kleine-Levin Syndrome?

Kleine-Levin Syndrome (KLS) is a rare and complex neurological disorder characterized by periods of excessive amounts of sleep and altered behavior. The disorder strikes adolescents primarily. At the onset of an episode the patient becomes progressively drowsy and sleeps for most of the day and night (hypersomnolence), waking only to … continue reading

STANFORD’S KLS RESEARCH PROGRAM SEEKING VOLUNTEERS FOR GENETIC AND VIRAL STUDIES

To reach the goal of the Stanford University KLS genetic and viral research studies, we need to continue recruiting as many KLS patients as possible. Only patients with typical KLS symptoms are being sought, to reduce the possibility of a false diagnosis. These patients and their parents (if willing) are … continue reading