Loss of sleep saps our ability to experience pleasure, cuts down our productivity and puts our bodies in harm's way: 33per cent of traffic accidents are traceable to daytime sleepiness. This text is a wake-up call to us all about the importance of taking sleep seriously as the foundation for good health.
This comprehensive guide to sleep medicine is now available as an e-dition and has been thoroughly revised to reflect the latest scientific and clinical advances. Drs. Kryger, Roth, and Dement, along with over 170 international experts, present the most recent data, management guidelines, and treatments for a wide range of sleep issues. Covering various specialties such as pulmonary, neurology, psychiatry, cardiology, internal medicine, otolaryngology, and primary care, this resource offers a compelling and scientifically accurate overview of sleep medicine. It includes user-friendly synopses of essential background information preceding each basic science chapter. Key topics covered include narcolepsy, movement disorders, breathing disorders, gastrointestinal issues, neurological conditions, psychiatric disturbances, and substance abuse. Additionally, it addresses contemporary issues like genetic mechanisms of circadian rhythms, obesity's impact on sleep apnea, and the relationship between sleep apnea and arterial hypertension. New sections focus on Cardiovascular Disorders, linking sleep breathing disorders to cardiovascular issues, and Women's Health, detailing hormonal effects on sleep during pregnancy and menopause. The guide features contributions from four new section editors and employs a consistent chapter organization for improved readability and navigation.