Principles and Practice of Sleep Medicine: Second Edition

Kryger, Meir H.; Roth, Thomas; & Dement, William C.

ISBN 10: 0721642179 / ISBN 13: 9780721642178

Published by W. B. Saunders Company, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1994

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1067pp.incl.index; HB green w/silver&copper; fine condition w/clean,tight pgs. Medical disorders related to sleep.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Principles and Practice of Sleep Medicine: Second Edition
• Publisher: W. B. Saunders Company, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Publication Date: 1994
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0721642179
• ISBN 13: 9780721642178
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: Second Edition, Second Printing
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
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Synopsis

This broadly expanded new edition of the all-encompassing book on sleep medicine covers the basic sciences as well as sleep pathology in adults. All information has been completely updated to encompass new developments that are occurring in this rapidly advancing field. New to this edition are topics related to the area of psychiatry, circadian rhythms, cardiovascular diseases, and sleep apnea treatment and diagnosis. For each disorder discussed, the book demonstrates the methodology used in the sleep medicine laboratory. State-of-the-art coverage written by world-renowned sleep medicine specialists. Profusely illustrated. Numerous examples represent classical findings in sleep medicine.

Review

"Remains the predominant combined research and clinical reference on the subject The fifth edition, especially with the E-dition online package, represents a definite upgrade. For this achievement, the new editors should be congratulated. Dr Melzack should be, and Dr Wall would be, proud."JAMA