Ralph K. Guthrie

Baclofen is a muscle relaxant that offers promising results in improving daytime wakefulness, sleeping patterns, and cataplexy in people with narcolepsy. However, more research is needed to assess its effectiveness as a treatment.

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Baclofen for narcolepsy: Is it effective? Baclofen is a muscle relaxant. Studies suggest it may improve narcolepsy symptoms. Learn more.

Unipolar, multipolar, and bipolar neurons are all types of nerve cells that are responsible for transferring information throughout animal bodies.

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Unipolar vs. bipolar vs. multipolar neurons: How do they compare? Unipolar, multipolar, and bipolar neurons are all types of nerve cells, but they have different components and structures. Learn about how they compare.

Thalassemia is a rare, inherited (genetic) blood disorder that affects the production of hemoglobin—the protein in your red blood cells that carries oxygen to the rest of your body.

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This Rare Blood Disorder Is Often Mistaken for Anemia—But, It's Not the Same Thalassemia is a blood disorder that requires lifelong management. Learn about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments of the condition.