Sleep disorders medicine: basic science, technical considerations, and clinical aspects/ compiled by Sudhansu Chokroverty.

previously published as 3rd ed., in 2009.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction / William C. Dement
An overview of normal sleep / Sudhansu Chokroverty
Sleep deprivation and sleepiness / Sudhansu Chokroverty
Neurobiology of rapid eye movement and non-rapid eye movement sleep / Robert W. McCarley
Neurophysiologic mechanisms of slow-wave (non-rapid eye movement) sleep / Mircea Steriade
Neurotransmitters, neurochemistry, and the clinical pharmacology of sleep / Max Hirshkowitz, Mary Wilcox Rose and Amir Sharafkhaneh
Physiologic changes in sleep / Sudhansu Chokroverty
Circadian timing and sleep-wake regulation / Robert Y. Moore
Sleep and memory consolidation / Matthew P. Walker and Robert Stickgold
Dreaming in sleep-disordered patients / Rosalind Cartwright
Polysomnographic technique : an overview / Sharon A. Keenan
Electroencephalography, electromyography, and electro-oculography : general principles and basic technology / Thaddeus S. Walczak and Sudhansu Chokroverty
Electrocardiographic technology of cardiac arrhythmias / Daniel M. Shindler and John B. Kostis
Evaluation and monitoring of respiratory function / Reena Meara and Kingman P. Strohl
Neuroimaging in sleep and sleep disorders / Martin Desseilles [and others]
Measurement of sleepiness and alertness : multiple sleep latency test / Thomas Roth and Timothy A. Roehrs
The maintenance of wakefulness test / Karl Doghramji
Clinical polysomnography and the evolution of recording and scoring technique / Max Hirshkowitz and Amir Sharafkhaneh
Approach to the patient with sleep complaints / Sudhansu Chokroverty
Classification of sleep disorders / Michael J. Thorpy
Epidemiology of sleep disorders / Maurice Moyses Ohayon and Christian Guilleminault
Human and animal genetics of sleep and sleep disorders / Stéphanie Maret, Yves Dauvilliers, and Mehdi Tafti
Nutrition and sleep / Markku Partinen
Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome / Christian Guilleminault and Michael Zupancic
Positive airway pressure in the treatment of sleep apnea-hypopnea / Mark H. Sanders [and others]
Nature and treatment of insomnia / Charles M. Morin and Ruth M. Benca
Narcolepsy / Christian Guilleminault and Vivien C. Abad
Motor functions and dysfunctions of sleep / Wayne A. Hening [and others]
Sleep, breathing, and neurologic disorders / Sudhansu Chokroverty and Pasquale Montagna
Sleep and epilepsy / Sudhansu Chokroverty and Pasquale Montagna
Dreaming in neurologic disorders / Mark Solms and Susan Malcolm-Smith
Sleep in psychiatric disorders / Peter L. Franzen and Daniel J. Buysse
Sleep disturbances in general medical disorders / Sudhansu Chokroverty
Circadian rhythm disorders / Mark W. Mahowald and Milton G. Ettinger
Parasomnias / Jacques Montplaisir [and others]
Sleep disorders in the elderly / Sudhansu Chokroverty
Sleep disorders of childhood / Richard Ferber
Evolution of sleep from birth through adolescence, and sleep-disordered breathing in children / Timothy F. Hoban
Women's sleep / Helen S. Driver and Eileen P. Sloan
Sleep-related violence : forensic medicine issues / Mark W. Mahowald and Carlos H. Schenck

Dr. Sudhansu Chokroverty-a world-recognized expert in sleep medicine-presents the third edition for the latest developments in this rapidly expanding specialty, with coverage of neuroscience and clinical application. In addition to summarizing basic science and important technological aspects of diagnosis and treatment, this edition presents new chapters-on sleep and memory consolidation, neuroimaging, and more-in a color layout that makes it easy to access the latest advances in the field. The text's manageable size and logical, multi-disciplinary approach make it the right choice for newcomers and experienced clinicians alike. Covers all aspects of sleep medicine in a practical, logical format divided into three sections: the basic science of sleep physiology, neuroanatomy, and biochemistry; the technical methods of recording; and a clinical approach to patients with sleep complaints. Demonstrates how recent basic science advances affect clinical medicine through new chapter