Overview

Authoritative clinicians present up-to-date, concise, and practical advice on the diagnosis and treatment of the most common sleep disorders encountered in general practice. They not only review such problems as obstructive sleep apnea, insomnia, circadian rhythm disorders, and narcolepsy, but they also discuss such important topics as pediatric sleep disorders, the pharmacology of sleep medicines, diagnostic testing and technology, and the use of bright light therapy in sleep disorders and depression. Throughout, the emphasis is on obtaining an appropriate patient history and carefully analyzing the available diagnostic and treatment strategies to determine appropriate therapeutic regimens.

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Author:   J. Steven Poceta ,  Merrill M. Mitler
Publisher:   Humana Press Inc.
Imprint:   Humana Press Inc.
Edition:   Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 1998
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.40cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.370kg
ISBN:  

9781617370632

ISBN 10:   1617370630
Pages:   232
Publication Date:   19 November 2010
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

1. Sleep Disorders in Primary Care, Patrick J. Strollo, Jr. 2. Insomnia, Milton K. Erman. 3. The Uses of Bright Light in an Office Practice, Daniel F. Kripke. 4. Restless Legs Syndrome and Nocturnal Myoclonus, J. Steven Poceta. 5. Narcolepsy and Excessive Daytime Sleepiness, Rafael Pelayo and Christian Guilleminault. 6. Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome, Kingman P. Strohl. 7. Pharmacology in Sleep Medicine, Wallace B. Mendelson and Cosmo Caruso. 8. Common Sleep Problems in Children, Ronald Dahl. 9. Sleep Disorders in Primary Care Practice, Richard D. Simon, Jr., Eric M. Ball, and Jennings C. Falcon. 10. Sleep Medicine as Preventive Medicine, Stephen F. Johnson. Index.

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Overall rating: excellent...This readable, practical, and clinically oriented book provides just enough background information on the various disorders so as not to be overwhelming...an excellent practical introduction for family physicians. -Canadian Family Physician ...the information in this book can improve the ability of primary care physicians to advise and offer treatment of sleep problems to their patients.-Doody's Health Sciences Book Review Journal ...offers practical advice for treating patients [that] physicians are likely to encounter with some form of sleep disorder, such as obstructive sleep apnea after extubation or insomnia associated with depression.--Consultant Sleep Disorders: Diagnosis and Treatment is recommended for all health science libraries. -E Streams

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