Light Therapy
Chapter 149 Light Therapy Michael Terman, Jiuan Su Terman Abstract The susceptibility of the circadian system to selective phase shifting by timed light exposure has broad implications for the treatment…
Sleep Problems in First Responders and the Military
Chapter 72 Sleep Problems in First Responders and the Military Bryan Vila, Charles Samuels Abstract Fatigue is one of the most common health and safety hazards faced by police officers,…
Sensory and Motor Processing during Sleep and Wakefulness
Chapter 30 Sensory and Motor Processing during Sleep and Wakefulness John H. Peever, Barry J. Sessle Abstract The loss of consciousness upon entrance into sleep is accompanied by a reduction…
Circadian Rhythms in Mammals: Formal Properties and Environmental Influences
Chapter 32 Circadian Rhythms in Mammals Formal Properties and Environmental Influences Ralph E. Mistlberger, Benjamin Rusak Abstract Circadian rhythms are approximately 24-hour cycles of behavior and physiology that are generated…
Pharmacologic Treatment of Insomnia: Benzodiazepine Receptor Agonists
Chapter 81 Pharmacologic Treatment of Insomnia Benzodiazepine Receptor Agonists James K. Walsh, Thomas Roth Abstract Considerable evidence indicates that the benzodiazepine receptor agonists (BzRAs) are efficacious in the treatment of…
Non-REM Arousal Parasomnias
Chapter 94 Non-REM Arousal Parasomnias Mark W. Mahowald, Michel A. Cramer Bornemann Abstract Parasomnias are defined as unpleasant or undesirable behavioral or experiential phenomena that occur predominantly or exclusively during…
Circadian Rhythms in Sleepiness, Alertness, and Performance
Chapter 38 Circadian Rhythms in Sleepiness, Alertness, and Performance Namni Goel, Hans P.A. Van Dongen, David F. Dinges Abstract The biological clock in the suprachiasmatic nuclei (SCN) of the anterior…
Monitoring Techniques for Evaluating Suspected Sleep-Disordered Breathing
Chapter 142 Monitoring Techniques for Evaluating Suspected Sleep-Disordered Breathing Max Hirshkowitz, Meir H. Kryger Abstract Assessment of sleep-disordered breathing represents the most common application of laboratory and home sleep studies….
Disturbed Dreaming as a Factor in Medical Conditions
Chapter 98 Disturbed Dreaming as a Factor in Medical Conditions Tore Nielsen Abstract Disturbed dreaming has been identified as a primary or secondary symptom in many medical conditions. The quality…
Medical Therapy for Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Chapter 106 Medical Therapy for Obstructive Sleep Apnea Charles W. Atwood, Jr., Patrick J. Strollo, Jr., Rachel Givelber Abstract Positive airway pressure therapy, oral appliances, and surgery are considered the…
