Narcolepsy is characterized by excessive daytime sleepiness, cataplexy, fragmented sleep, and other symptoms. This comprehensive text explores the advances in research, focusing on the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and modern treatment approaches following the discovery of hypocretin neuropeptide loss.
Provides a comprehensive coverage of the basic neuroscience of both sleep and dreams for upper-level undergraduate and graduate students. It details new scientific discoveries, places those discoveries within evolutionary context, and links established findings with implications for sleep medicine. This second edition focuses on recent developments in the social nature of sleep and dreams. Coverage includes the neuroscience of all stages of sleep, the lifespan development of these sleep stages, the role of non-REM and REM sleep in health and mental health, comparative sleep, biological rhythms, sleep disorders, sleep memory, dream content, dream phenomenology, and dream functions.
A handbook designed for both neuromuscular physicians and sleep specialists, providing clinically relevant material regarding sleep issues and sleep-related problems common in patients with neuromuscular disorders.
A comprehensive guide detailing the complex anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the frontal sinus. It provides step-by-step instruction on modern endoscopic approaches, Draf procedures, and advanced management of complicated cases and revision surgeries.
Multiple-choice question (QCM) book designed for preparation for the French National Ranking Examination (ECNI) covering the specialty of Ophthalmology. Published by Éditions Médicilline.
A comprehensive, clinically oriented textbook detailing the functional anatomy of the human nervous system. It integrates neuroanatomy with neurological function and clinical symptoms, serving as a core resource for medical students and residents.
A detailed clinical overview of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), covering definition, epidemiology, diagnosis using 2019 ACR/EULAR criteria, history, investigations, management approaches, and treatment algorithms for mild to severe disease.
A comprehensive guide to the principles and practice of endodontics, divided into core science, advanced science, and advanced clinical topics. It covers diagnosis, radiographic interpretation, pain control, tooth morphology, cleaning and shaping of the root canal system, obturation, surgical and nonsurgical retreatment, regenerative endodontics, pathobiology of apical periodontitis, management of emergencies, root resorption, dental trauma, and restoration of endodontically treated teeth.
The second edition of this book expands upon critical aspects of testosterone, incorporating new topics such as gynecomastia, male infertility, anabolic steroids, and transgenderism. It addresses the global phenomenon of testosterone use and abuse in both men and women, revisiting the hormonal physiology of sex steroids and the actions of androgens.
An imaging atlas providing detailed magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) examples and guidance for the diagnosis and identification of various pathologies affecting the pituitary gland.
This self-contained text teaches mechanical and structural biomaterials concepts crucial for successful medical implant design. Divided into three sections – Materials, Mechanics, and Case Studies – it reviews sterilization, biocompatibility, and foreign body response, and covers fundamental structures of synthetic biomaterials and natural tissues. It discusses material behavior, including elastic deformation, viscoelasticity, multiaxial loading, and fracture mechanics. The final section addresses clinical aspects, FDA regulatory issues, and provides case studies in orthopedics, cardiovascular devices, dentistry, and soft tissue implants.
A comprehensive guide detailing the principles and rationale of dental infection control and occupational safety procedures for oral health professionals, covering topics such as common infectious diseases, immunization, handwashing, personal protective equipment, and the status of safety practices in India.
A comprehensive, multi-volume textbook serving as an essential repository for expert reviews of current ophthalmic health and disease. The 3rd edition involved a critical evaluation and revision of all sections to ensure well-covered topics and minimal redundancy. New areas include a section on refractive surgery, expanded oncology, extensive revision of pediatrics, combined pharmacology and toxicology sections, and updated retina sections incorporating current techniques, new diagnostic modalities (including OCT), and new drug therapies. Genetics information has been integrated across all sections.
A guide focusing on crisis management within acute care settings. It emphasizes the critical roles of human factors and team psychology when managing critically ill or injured patients in high-stakes, time-limited environments.
