Oxford Textbook of Sleep Disorders (Oxford Textbooks in Clinical Neurology)

There has been a rapid global increase in the number of individuals making sleep medicine their career, resulting in an explosive growth in the number of sleep centres and programmes, as well as an increasing number of sleep societies and journals. Part of the Oxford Textbooks in Clinical Neurology series, the Oxford Textbook of Sleep Disorders covers the rapid advances in scientific, technical, clinical, and therapeutic aspects of sleep medicine which have captivated sleep scientists and clinicians. This text aims to introduce sleep disorders within the context of classical neurological diseases, giving an in-depth coverage of the topic in a logical and orderly way, while emphasizing the practical aspects in a succinct and lucid manner. Divided into 12 sections, this book begins by discussing the basic science (Section 1), before moving onto the laboratory evaluation (Section 2) and the clinical science (Section 3). The remainder of the book focuses on specific sleep disorders (Sections 4-12), from insomnias and parasomnias to sleep neurology and sleep and psychiatric disorders. Chapters are supplemented by tables, case reports, and illustrations intended to succinctly provide relevant information in a practical manner for diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders, while always emphasizing clinical-behavioural-laboratory correlations. Content: Cover Series Oxford Textbook of Sleep Disorders Copyright Contents Abbreviations Contributors Section 1 Basic science 1 Introduction to basic science 2 An overview of sleep medicine: history, definition, sleep patterns, and architecture 3 Neurobiology of REM sleep 4 Neuroanatomical, neurochemical, and neurophysiological bases of waking and sleeping 5 The genetics of sleep 6 Physiological changes in sleep Section 2 Laboratory evaluation 7 Polysomnography: technique and indications 8 Scoring of sleep stages, breathing, and arousals 9 Other sleep laboratory procedures (MSLT, MWT, actigraphy)10 Scoring guidelines for sleep-​related movements 11 Neuroimaging in normal sleep and sleep disorders Section 3 Clinical science: general introduction 12 Clinical sleep medicine: an introduction 13 Classification of sleep disorders Section 4 Hypersomnias 14 Narcolepsy with cataplexy 15 Idiopathic hypersomnia, Kleine-​Levin syndrome, and symptomatic hypersomnias 16 Obstructive sleep apnea and upper airway resistance syndrome 17 Positive airway pressure therapy 18 Central sleep apnea and hypoventilation syndromes Section 5 Insomnias19 Insomnias: classification, evaluation, and pathophysiology 20 Pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments of insomnia Section 6 Circadian rhythm disorders 21 Shift work sleep disorder and jet lag 22 Advanced, delayed, free-​running, and irregular sleep-​wake rhythm disorders Section 7 Sleep neurology 23 Sleep-​related movement disorders 24 Restless legs syndrome/Willis-Ekbom disease 25 An overview of sleep dysfunction in Parkinson disease 26 Sleep disorders in neurodegenerative diseases other than Parkinson disease and multiple system atrophy 27 Sleep and stroke28 Sleep and epilepsy 29 Autonomic dysfunction and sleep disorders 30 Neuromuscular disorders and sleep 31 Sleep in other neurological disorders-​headache 32 Sleep after traumatic brain injury 33 Sleep disorders in multiple sclerosis 34 Sleep and dreams: a clinical neurological perspective 35 Neurological diseases and their effects on the sleep-​wake cycle 36 Clinical and neurophysiological aspects of fatigue 37 Role of positive pressure therapy on sleep disordered breathing and cognition in the elderly Section 8 Parasomnias 38 REM sleep behavior disorder 39 NREM and other parasomniasSection 9 Sleep and medical disorders 40 Sleep and the heart 41 Pulmonary disorders and sleep 42 Gastrointestinal functioning during sleep 43 Sleep in chronic renal insufficiency 44 Sleep in endocrine disorders 45 Sleep disturbances in critically ill patients 46 Sleep and pain: interactions and syndromes Section 10 Sleep and psychiatric disorders 47 Depression and anxiety disorders 48 Sleep in other psychiatric disorders Section 11 Sleep in children, older adults, and women 49 Childhood sleep-​wake disorders 50 Sleep in older adults The 20th century witnessed a spectacular progress in uncovering the mysteries of sleep which continues in this 21st century. Concomitantly there is increased awareness about the importance of sleep and its disorders. Gaps, however, remain in many areas, particularly in the neurological aspects of sleep medicine, which is ironic as sleep is of the brain, by the brain, and for the brain. Despite availability of two to three neurologically oriented short books, there is a need for a new text covering the topic in a succinct and lucid manner, emphasizing the practical aspects of sleep neurology. This monograph is basically a clinical compendium but also provides an underlying basic science and technical background. The book should be useful to both the beginners and those advanced in the field, and is primarily directed at neurologists as well as internists, general practitioners, psychiatrists, psychologists, pediatricians, neurosurgeons, otolaryngologists, dentists, intensivists, neuroscientists, and those interested in advancing their knowledge in sleep and its disorders (eg, technologists, nurses and other healthcare professionals). To paraphrase Robert Frost, we still have “miles to go” before we sleep. This Book Covers The Rapid Advances In Scientific, Technical, Clinical, And Therapeutic Aspects Of Sleep Medicine Which Have Captivated Sleep Scientists And Clinicians. The Text Aims To Introduce Sleep Disorders Within The Context Of Classical Neurological Diseases, Giving An In-depth Coverage Of The Topic In A Logical And Orderly Way, While Emphasizing The Practical Aspects In A Succinct And Lucid Manner. Divided Into 12 Sections, This Book Begins By Discussing The Basic Science (section 1), Before Moving Onto The Laboratory Evaluation (section 2) And The Clinical Science (section 3). The Remainder Of The Book Focuses On Specific Sleep Disorders (sections 4-12), From Insomnias And Parasomnias To Sleep Neurology And Sleep And Psychiatric Disorders. Chapters Are Supplemented By Tables, Case Reports, And Illustrations Intended To Succinctly Provide Relevant Information In A Practical Manner For Diagnosis And Treatment Of Sleep Disorders, While Always Emphasizing Clinical-behavioural-laboratory Correlations. Edited By Sudhansu Chokroverty, Luigi Ferini-strambi. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.