Publications:
Below is a list of useful references in the areas of sleep and sleep medicine that may be of interest:
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| Basics of Sleep Guide - Sleep Research Society - Click here to order |
The newly revised Sleep Research Society Basics of Sleep Guide, second edition has been significantly expanded in both scope and content, including the addition of 10 new chapters authored by esteemed international experts covering all fields of basic and applied sleep research. Each of the original Basics of Sleep Guide chapters has been completely revised by the authors to reflect the ‘state of the art’ in the particular area of sleep. Many of the chapters now include ‘Sleep Pearls’, an invaluable tool for those preparing for specialty exams associated with basic and clinical sleep sciences. The chapters and figures have also been coordinated with the new SRS Slide Sets (v1.1), providing an excellent foundation for a graduate or medical course in sleep medicine or research. |
| Fast Facts - Obstructive Sleep Apnea - Barbara Phillips and Matthew T Naughton - http://www.fastfacts.com |
Sleep apnea is associated with significant morbidity and mortality, including cardiovascular disease and cognitive impairment. The severe effects of this common and usually treatable condition make it all the more important that it be recognised and managed effectively. This reference, written by two internationally recognised experts, provides primary care physicians with the knowledge they need to diagnose and manage obstructive sleep apnea successfully in cooperation with specialists. |
| Principles and Practice of Sleep Medicine - Meir H. Kryger, Thomas Roth and William C. Dement |
Critically acclaimed reference with all of the latest scientific and clinical advances in the field. Over 170 international experts present the most recent data, management guidelines, and treatments for the full range of sleep problems - all in a versatile multimedia format that keeps users absolutely current. |
| Principles and Practice of Pediatric Sleep Medicine - Stephen Sheldon and Meir H. Kryger |
Companion to Kryger et al.s 'Principles and Practice of Sleep Medicine'. Diagnosis and treatment of a full range of sleep disorders in children. Definitive guidance on virtually all of the sleep-associated problems encountered in paediatrics, from sleep and colic to obstructive sleep apnea, neurological disorders and hypersomnias to sleep-related enuresis. |
| Sleep Medicine Pearls - Richard B. Berry |
Presumes no knowledge of sleep medicine. 22 chapters on the fundamentals of sleep medicine. Illustrative case reports, followed by questions and discussions. Effective in teaching how to approach many of the most commonly encountered problems in patients with sleep disorders. |
| Sleep Research Society Basics of Sleep Guide - http://www.sleepresearchsociety.org |
A study aid for sleep science, providing information about aspects of sleep while indicating potential areas in which the reader may be deficient in knowledge of sleep. Topics, such as sleep across the life cycle, sleep deprivation/restriction, and sleep physiology, were selected for inclusion on the basis of those historically represented in specialty board examinations. Each chapter contains Key Concepts and a Suggested Bibliography. To facilitate preparation for the basic sleep science components of specialty examinations. |