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Story summary
- Israeli Air Force pilots are increasingly using modafinil to combat fatigue during long missions amid the Iran conflict.
- Experts highlight that fatigue significantly impairs cognitive performance, akin to moderate alcohol intoxication.
- Dr. Osnat Raziel emphasizes that modafinil enhances alertness, is not a substitute for sleep, and should only be used under medical supervision.
- Newer medications such as solriamfetol and pitolisant are being studied but remain less established in operational settings.
