E-Book Overview
This interdisciplinary volume brings together many of the world’s leading clinicians and researchers to discuss current and anticipated developments in the understanding of narcolepsy.
The volume is broadly divided into four main sections: Section I: Etiology; Section II: Clinical Considerations; Section III: Psychosocial considerations; and Section IV: Management. The areas covered include findings from research investigations on the genetic predisposition and pathophysiology, psychosocial aspects, and clinical management of narcolepsy by means of pharmacological and non-pharmacological methods. Special attention is paid to the translational aspects of narcolepsy.
This volume is suitable for sleep disorders specialists and researchers, psychiatrists, neurologists, psychologists, social workers, behavioral scientists, graduate medical students, and any professionals and researchers interested in the interdisciplinary area of sleep medicine.
Key Features
· Focus on issues faced in day-to-day clinical settings – helps to inform and change clinical practice
· Chapters address both clinical and research basis – highlights potential areas of future research
· Interdisciplinary and translational approach – suitable for a wide range of clinicians and biomedical professionals
Meeta Goswami, BDS, PhD, MPH, has been the director of the Narcolepsy Institute since its inception in 1985 and serves as an Assistant Professor of Neurology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Her general area of research interest includes narcolepsy and psychosocial issues.
S.R. Pandi-Perumal, M.Sc, is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Somnogen Inc, a New York Corporation. He is a well-recognized sleep researcher both nationally and internationally, and has authored many publications. His general area of research interest includes sleep and biological rhythms. He is a well-known editor in the field of sleep medicine and has edited over 15 volumes dealing with various sleep-related topics.
Michael J Thorpy, MD, has won many awards for his research including one of the sleep field's highest honors: the Nathaniel Kleitman Award. He is a well-published researcher and a board-certified sleep physician. He serves as a Professor of Neurology at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and the Director of the Sleep-Wake Disorders Center at Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, New York.
E-Book Content
Narcolepsy
Meeta Goswami · S.R. Pandi-Perumal Michael J. Thorpy Editors
Narcolepsy A Clinical Guide
Editors Meeta Goswami, BDS, MPH, PhD Montefiore Medical Center Director Narcolepsy Institute Albert Einstein College of Medicine Bronx, NY, USA
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S. R. Pandi-Perumal, MSc President and Chief Executive Officer Somnogen Inc. New York, USA
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Michael J. Thorpy, MD Montefiore Medical Center The Saul R. Korey Department of Neurology Albert Einstein College of Medicine Bronx, NY, USA
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ISBN 978-1-4419-0853-7 e-ISBN 978-1-4419-0854-4 DOI 10.1007/978-1-4419-0854-4 Springer New York Dordrecht Heidelberg London Library of Congress Control Number: 2009938702 © Humana Press, a part of Springer Science + Business Media, LLC 2010 All rights reserved. This work may not be translated or copied in whole or in part without the written permission of the publisher (Humana Press, c/o Springer Science+Business Media, LLC, 233 Spring Street, N