| Description |
1 online resource (xv, 428 pages) : illustrations (some color) |
| Series |
2011 Springer E-Books
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| Contents |
pt. 1. Etiology of narcolepsy -- pt. 2. Neurochemistry of narcolepsy -- pt. 3. The role of the hypocretins in sleep-wake regulation -- pt. 4. The key role of the hypothalamus -- pt. 5. Reward, addiction, emotions and the hypocretin system -- pt. 6. REM sleep dysregulation and motor abnormalities in narcolepsy -- pt. 7. The border lands of narcolepsy -- pt. 8. The diagnosis of narcolepsy and the assessment of fitness to drive -- pt. 9. Treatment of narcolepsy |
| Summary |
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 not only offers an engaging and comprehensive treatment of a fascinating disorder but also includes a DVD th |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
English |
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Print version record |
| Subject |
Narcolepsy.
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Narcolepsy -- physiopathology
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Narcolepsy
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Médecine.
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Narcolepsy
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Baumann, Christian R.
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Bassetti, Claudio L.
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Scammell, Thomas E.
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| ISBN |
9781441983909 |
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1441983902 |
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