Expertise in
3
conditions

Akihiro Yamanaka

Crest, 
Honcho, JP 
Expertise in
3
conditions
Crest, 
Honcho, JP 

Overview

Akihiro Yamanaka practices practicing medicine in Honcho, Japan.

Mr. Yamanaka is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Narcolepsy, Drowsiness, Excessive Daytime Sleepiness, and Hypothermia.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 143 peer reviewed articles.

Gender

Male

Locations

Crest, Honcho, Japan

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Experts who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

143 Total Publications

Reward prediction is encoded by orexin neuron activity during motivated behavior.
Reward prediction is encoded by orexin neuron activity during motivated behavior.
Journal: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America
Published: June 29, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions about Akihiro Yamanaka

Is Akihiro Yamanaka a top-rated expert for Narcolepsy?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Akihiro Yamanaka is classified as an Distinguished expert for Narcolepsy, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

Does Akihiro Yamanaka participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Akihiro Yamanaka has published 143 articles and abstracts on conditions like Narcolepsy. You can view a list of Akihiro Yamanaka's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

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