Narcolepsy

The field of narcolepsy has developed enormously within the last 10 years. Indeed the understanding of the basics of sleep-wake regulation and the discovery of new neurotransmitter systems (the hypocretins) has boosted research and key findings in the field, providing important insights into how sleep is regulated. Consequently narcolepsy now receives a great deal of attention from both clinicians and scientists throughout the world.Narcolepsy: Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, and Treatment offers an engaging and comprehensive treatment of this fascinating disorder. Written by some of the best experts in the field, the book focuses on the pathophysiology of the problem but also provides critical, up-to-date insights on the key clinical issues: how to diagnose the disorder, how to treat it, and how to cope with psychosocial problems.  The first and only guide to span the latest advances in narcolepsy, this reference provides sections on etiology, neurochemistry, the role of the hypocretins in sleep-wake regulation, animal models in narcolepsy, the key role of the hypothalamus, REM-sleep dysregulation, diagnosis and classification, and treatment. Compiled by an international group of more than 30 authors, Narcolepsy: Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, and Treatment is an indispensable resource for all clinicians and scientists with an interest in narcolepsy.