A new article in Sleep Review shines a light on something that doesn’t get talked about enough when it comes to narcolepsy — cognitive issues like memory lapses, trouble focusing, and that frustrating “brain fog.”
Beacon Biosignals’ own Chief Clinical Officer, Dr. Matthew Alkaitis, was interviewed for the piece, sharing how the company’s EEG-based technology can help measure and better understand how narcolepsy affects brain function — not just sleep.
“Cognitive symptoms can persist even when sleepiness is treated,” Dr. Alkaitis explained, noting that tools like EEG headbands may help reveal what’s really happening in the brain.
The article reminds readers that while excessive daytime sleepiness is the main symptom of narcolepsy, many people continue to experience cognitive struggles that impact their daily lives. It also points out that up to three-quarters of patients still deal with these challenges even when their sleepiness improves.
By studying brain activity in new ways, researchers like Dr. Alkaitis and the team at Beacon Biosignals are helping bring awareness — and better measurement tools — to this overlooked side of narcolepsy.
Read the full article here:
👉 The Overlooked Narcolepsy Symptom: Cognitive Impairment – Sleep Review
