"Details the function, characterization, and physiology of various dopamine receptor/transporter systems and explores their role in etiology, diagnosis, and disease management."

Book Description A reader-friendly and quick reference guide to the identification, diagnosis, and treatment of common sleep disorders, this source covers the entire range of sleep medicine and addresses only the most clinically relevant information for sleep disorder management. Addressing the most common complaints of patients with sleep disorders, each chapter discusses an expert course of action for treatment-detailing methods to record a history of the sleep complaint, analyze physical exam findings, order blood work and testing, and apply the latest treatment modalities and follow-up...

Supported by an extensive review of migraine pathogenesis and more than 200 case histories gleaned from the authors' personal experiences, this guide proposes two radical new concepts: all primary headaches are fundamentally a form of migraine and everyone may experience some manifestation of the migraine process in their life. Offering an in-depth overview of the migraine mechanism, including discussions of the neurogenic, vascular, platelet, and serotonin related components of the process, this source supplies extensive illustrations of the neuroanatomical structures involved in migraine...

The most authoritative and comprehensive guide on RLS to date, this expertly written source examines the pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment of a condition affecting nearly 10% of the population. Ranging from basic science to therapeutics, Restless Legs Syndrome analyzes the many new and emerging medications impacting the management of this disorder and strives to address the explosion of research in the field.

Emphasizing new and emerging therapies in each chapter, this reference provides essential information for clinicians to provide accurate diagnoses and select the most appropriate treatment regimens for patients with primary and metastatic brain tumors and neurological complications of cancer. Edited by a leading cast of authorities on the topic-including the Chief and Associate Editors of the Journal of Neuro-oncology-this easily-accessible guide reviews the epidemiology, identification, and management of brain tumors while exploring the latest advances in this increasingly diverse field.

The first authoritative collection of recent breakthroughs in Parkinson's disease (PD) research, this reference spans key findings on the mechanisms of neurodegeneration and the role of specific genes that may lead to improved therapies for PD. This guide will review the major aspects of the disease including motoric and pathologic features, and autonomic dysfunction, sleep disorders, and neuropsychiatric manifestations, as well as provide an in-depth review of genetic considerations. With contributions by recognized experts on the topic, this source will address the pathogenesis,...

Wholly devoted to the relationship between sleep and brain function, and the improved management of sleep in patients with neurologic diseses, this completely updated Second Edition includes new sections on the role of hypothalamic dysfunction in narcolepsy and the emerging relationship between sleep apnea and hypertension, heart disease, and stroke. With chapters devoted to the treatment of specific disease states, this convenient guide offers recommendations for the management of primary sleep disorders, sleep disorders secondary to well-established neurological disorders, and the...

Considered the largest breakthrough in the treatment of Parkinson's disease in the past 40 years, Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) is a pioneering procedure of neurology and functional neurosurgery, forging enormous change and growth within the field. The first comprehensive text devoted to this surgical therapy, Deep Brain Stimulation for Parkinson's Disease expertly examines all aspects of DBS from history and theory to patient evaluation, recovery, and rehabilitation.

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Now in its second edition, Handbook of Sleep Disorders is the classic all-inclusive reference for sleep professionals around the world. Contributed by leading authorities, this new edition continues to provide a well-organized guide to the diagnosis and treatment of the six major categories of sleep disorders-insomnia, circadian rhythm sleep disorders, narcolepsy, and parasomnias.

The new edition of Handbook of Sleep Disorders is a great reference for every sleep professional, as well as any physician treating patients with sleep disorders.

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Responding to the burgeoning growth in the field, this reference provides a comprehensive review of the state-of-the-science on the neurological complications that arise from the treatment and manifestation of systemic cancer. Focusing on recommended forms of treatment and new therapeutic interventions, this source covers metastatic and non-metastatic neurological complications, complications of specific neoplasms and antineoplastic therapy, and psychiatric and psychosocial issues.