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Dr. Sudhansu Chokroverty-a world-recognized expert in sleep medicine-presents the third edition of Sleep Disorders Medicine 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.
• Represents the breadth of knowledge across disciplines through the contributions of 50 prominent names in the field of sleep medicine.
• Provides a multidisciplinary approach to the diagnosis and management of sleep disorders with coverage of related fields such as pulmonology, otolaryngology, and psychiatry.
• Includes a Glossary of Terms adapted from the American Sleep Disorders Association for quick reference to the sleep terminology used throughout the text.

• Offers online access to the full text through Expert Consult functionality for convenient reference.
• Demonstrates how recent basic science advances affect clinical medicine through new chapters on Sleep Deprivation and Sleepiness; Sleep and Memory Consolidation; Neuroimaging in Sleep and Sleep Disorders; Nutrition and Sleep; Nature and Treatment of Insomnia; Evolution of Sleep from Birth through Adolescence; Sleep-Disordered Breathing in Children and Women’s Sleep.
• Improves on the clarity and consistency of the text with a new, completely redrawn art program, including full-color illustrations in the clinical section that enhances diagnostic material.
• Presents the material in an even more readable and user-friendly two-color design and page layout.

Sleep Disorders Medicine: Basic Science, Technical Considerations, and Clinical Aspects, Expert Consult – Online and Print

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This digital document is an article from Internal Medicine News, published by Thomson Gale on March 15, 2006. The length of the article is 639 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

Citation Details
Title: Efficacy poor for most sleep apnea surgeries, appliances.(Pulmonary Medicine)(Clinical report)
Author: Bruce Jancin
Publication: Internal Medicine News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: March 15, 2006
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 39 Issue: 6 Page: 17(1)

Article Type: Clinical report

Distributed by Thomson Gale

Efficacy poor for most sleep apnea surgeries, appliances.: An article from: Internal Medicine News

Product Description
Dr. Sudhansu Chokroverty-a world-recognized expert in sleep medicine-presents the third edition of Sleep Disorders Medicine 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.
• Represents the breadth of knowledge across disciplines through the contributions of 50 prominent names in the field of sleep medicine.
• Provides a multidisciplinary approach to the diagnosis and management of sleep disorders with coverage of related fields such as pulmonology, otolaryngology, and psychiatry.
• Includes a Glossary of Terms adapted from the American Sleep Disorders Association for quick reference to the sleep terminology used throughout the text.

• Offers online access to the full text through Expert Consult functionality for convenient reference.
• Demonstrates how recent basic science advances affect clinical medicine through new chapters on Sleep Deprivation and Sleepiness; Sleep and Memory Consolidation; Neuroimaging in Sleep and Sleep Disorders; Nutrition and Sleep; Nature and Treatment of Insomnia; Evolution of Sleep from Birth through Adolescence; Sleep-Disordered Breathing in Children and Women’s Sleep.
• Improves on the clarity and consistency of the text with a new, completely redrawn art program, including full-color illustrations in the clinical section that enhances diagnostic material.
• Presents the material in an even more readable and user-friendly two-color design and page layout.

Sleep Disorders Medicine: Basic Science, Technical Considerations, and Clinical Aspects, Expert Consult – Online and Print

Product Description
Dr. Sudhansu Chokroverty-a world-recognized expert in sleep medicine-presents the third edition of Sleep Disorders Medicine 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.
• Represents the breadth of knowledge across disciplines through the contributions of 50 prominent names in the field of sleep medicine.
• Provides a multidisciplinary approach to the diagnosis and management of sleep disorders with coverage of related fields such as pulmonology, otolaryngology, and psychiatry.
• Includes a Glossary of Terms adapted from the American Sleep Disorders Association for quick reference to the sleep terminology used throughout the text.

• Offers online access to the full text through Expert Consult functionality for convenient reference.
• Demonstrates how recent basic science advances affect clinical medicine through new chapters on Sleep Deprivation and Sleepiness; Sleep and Memory Consolidation; Neuroimaging in Sleep and Sleep Disorders; Nutrition and Sleep; Nature and Treatment of Insomnia; Evolution of Sleep from Birth through Adolescence; Sleep-Disordered Breathing in Children and Women’s Sleep.
• Improves on the clarity and consistency of the text with a new, completely redrawn art program, including full-color illustrations in the clinical section that enhances diagnostic material.
• Presents the material in an even more readable and user-friendly two-color design and page layout.

Sleep Disorders Medicine: Basic Science, Technical Considerations, and Clinical Aspects, Expert Consult – Online and Print

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Sleep is a major component of good mental and physical health, yet over 40 million Americans suffer from sleep disorders. Edited by three prominent clinical experts, this volume is the first reference to cover all of the most common disorders (insomnia, sleep apnea, restless legs syndrome, narcolepsy, parasomnias, etc) and the applicable therapeutic techniques. The volume adopts a highly streamlined and practical approach to make the tools of the trade from behavioral sleep medicine accessible to mainstream psychologists as well as sleep disorder specialists. Organized by therapeutic technique, each chapter discusses the various sleep disorders to which the therapy is relevant, an overall rationale for the intervention, step-by-step instructions for how to implement the technique, possible modifications, the supporting evidence base, and further recommended readings. Treatments for both the adult and child patient populations are covered, and each chapter is authored by an expert in the field. 

An extra chapter (“The use of bright light in the treatment of insomnia,” by Drs. Leon Lack and Helen Wright.) which is not listed in the table of contents is availalbe for free download (see above under related links).

* Offers more coverage than any volume on the market, with discussion of virtually all sleep disorders and numerous treatment types
* Addresses treatment concerns for both adult and pediatric population
* Outstanding scholarship, with each chapter written by an expert in the topic area
* Each chapter offers step-by-step description of procedures and covers the evidence-based data behind those procedures

Behavioral Treatments for Sleep Disorders: A Comprehensive Primer of Behavioral Sleep Medicine Interventions

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Sleep is a major component of good mental and physical health, yet over 40 million Americans suffer from sleep disorders. Edited by three prominent clinical experts, this volume is the first reference to cover all of the most common disorders (insomnia, sleep apnea, restless legs syndrome, narcolepsy, parasomnias, etc) and the applicable therapeutic techniques. The volume adopts a highly streamlined and practical approach to make the tools of the trade from behavioral sleep medicine accessible to mainstream psychologists as well as sleep disorder specialists. Organized by therapeutic technique, each chapter discusses the various sleep disorders to which the therapy is relevant, an overall rationale for the intervention, step-by-step instructions for how to implement the technique, possible modifications, the supporting evidence base, and further recommended readings. Treatments for both the adult and child patient populations are covered, and each chapter is authored by an expert in the field. 

An extra chapter (“The use of bright light in the treatment of insomnia,” by Drs. Leon Lack and Helen Wright.) which is not listed in the table of contents is availalbe for free download (see above under related links).

* Offers more coverage than any volume on the market, with discussion of virtually all sleep disorders and numerous treatment types
* Addresses treatment concerns for both adult and pediatric population
* Outstanding scholarship, with each chapter written by an expert in the topic area
* Each chapter offers step-by-step description of procedures and covers the evidence-based data behind those procedures

Behavioral Treatments for Sleep Disorders: A Comprehensive Primer of Behavioral Sleep Medicine Interventions

Joe Giaimo, DO, an osteopathic physician specializing in pulmonary and sleep medicine, discusses the signs of sleep apnea, what happens when sleep apnea occurs and how you may be able to prevent it.

Product Description
Dr. Sudhansu Chokroverty-a world-recognized expert in sleep medicine-presents the third edition of Sleep Disorders Medicine 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.
• Represents the breadth of knowledge across disciplines through the contributions of 50 prominent names in the field of sleep medicine.
• Provides a multidisciplinary approach to the diagnosis and management of sleep disorders with coverage of related fields such as pulmonology, otolaryngology, and psychiatry.
• Includes a Glossary of Terms adapted from the American Sleep Disorders Association for quick reference to the sleep terminology used throughout the text.

• Offers online access to the full text through Expert Consult functionality for convenient reference.
• Demonstrates how recent basic science advances affect clinical medicine through new chapters on Sleep Deprivation and Sleepiness; Sleep and Memory Consolidation; Neuroimaging in Sleep and Sleep Disorders; Nutrition and Sleep; Nature and Treatment of Insomnia; Evolution of Sleep from Birth through Adolescence; Sleep-Disordered Breathing in Children and Women’s Sleep.
• Improves on the clarity and consistency of the text with a new, completely redrawn art program, including full-color illustrations in the clinical section that enhances diagnostic material.
• Presents the material in an even more readable and user-friendly two-color design and page layout.

Sleep Disorders Medicine: Basic Science, Technical Considerations, and Clinical Aspects, Expert Consult – Online and Print

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This valuable resource is devoted specifically to sleep disorders in women and explores the following topics: sleep and the menstrual cycle; circadian rhythms and shiftworking women; the impact of premenstrual syndrome (LLPDD) and dysmeonorrhoea on sleep; polycyctic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and obstructive sleep apnea; sleep disturbed by pain from endometriosis, fibromylagia, and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS); breast cancer and fatigue; sleep disruption during pregnancy; pregnancy and sleep-disordered breathing; socio-cultural considerations and sleep practices in the pediatric population; practical therapeutic options for women with insomnia; menopausal sleep disturbances; the circuitous route to diagnosing sleep disorders in women; and healthcare utilization and benefits of improved awareness for sleep disorders.

Sleep and Disorders of Sleep in Women, An Issue of Sleep Medicine Clinics