Sleep and Neurologic Disease

by Mitchell G. Miglis (Editor)

Overview

Sleep and Neurologic Disease reviews how common neurologic illnesses, such as Parkinson's Disease and Alzheimer's dementia impact sleep. In addition, the book discusses how common primary sleep disorders influence neurologic diseases, such as the relationship between obstructive sleep apnea and stroke, as well as their association with various primary headache disorders and epilepsy syndromes. The utilization of sleep technology, such as polysomnography, multiple sleep latency testing, actigraphy, laboratory and CSF testing is also covered. The book is written for the practicing neurologist, sleep physician, neuroscientist, and epidemiologist studying sleep. - Reviews how common neurological illnesses impact sleep and the impact sleep disorders have on neurologic disease - Up-to-date, comprehensive overview written for practicing neurologists, sleep physicians, neuroscientists, and epidemiologists - Includes informative discussions on sleep physiology, circadian rhythms, sleep and stroke, and treatment options for neurologists

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780128041123
Publisher:	Elsevier Science & Technology Books
Publication date:	01/17/2017
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	268
File size:	12 MB
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About the Author

Dr. Miglis is Clinical Assistant Professor of Neurology and Neurological Sciences and Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University. He completed fellowship training in autonomic disorders at Harvard Medical School and sleep medicine at Stanford University. He is board certified in neurology and sleep medicine and serves on the sleep medicine section committee for the American Academy of Neurology. His clinical interests include the overlap of sleep and neurological disease, and his research focuses on autonomic impairment in sleep. He is a firm believer that good health begins with good sleep, and that the complete treatment of any patient with a neurological illness should include a thorough understanding of how their illness impacts the quality of their sleep.

Table of Contents

1. Anatomy and Physiology of Normal Sleep2. Anatomy and Physiology of the Circadian System3. The Functions of Sleep and the Effects of Sleep Deprivation4. Sleep and Dementia5. Sleep and Movement Disorders6. Sleep and Stroke7. Sleep and Epilepsy8. Central Nervous System Hypersomnias9. Sleep and Multiple Sclerosis10. Sleep and Neuromuscular Disease11. Sleep and Headache12. Sleep and the Autonomic Nervous System

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Comprehensive reference detailing how common neurological illnesses impact sleep and the impact of sleep disorders on neurologic disease

Editorial Reviews

"This excellent book discusses the importance of sleep on neurological functions and the impact on neurological diseases. Clinicians involved in the care of patients with neurological illness would help their patients by being familiar with the information in this superb book. Score: 81 - 3 Stars" —Doody's

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