Clinical practice related to sleep problems and sleep disorders has been expanding
rapidly in the last few years, but scientific research is not keeping pace. Sleep
apnea, insomnia, and restless legs syndrome are three examples of very common
disorders for which we have little biological information. This new book cuts
across a variety of medical disciplines such as neurology, pulmonology, pediatrics,
internal medicine, psychiatry, psychology, otolaryngology, and nursing, as well as
other medical practices with an interest in the management of sleep pathology. This
area of research is not limited to very young and old patients - sleep disorders
reach across all ages and ethnicities. "Sleep Disorders and Sleep Deprivation"
presents a structured analysis that explores the following: improving awareness
among the general public and health care professionals; increasing investment in
interdisciplinary somnology and sleep medicine research training and mentoring
activities; and validating and developing new and existing technologies for diagnosis
and treatment. This book will be of interest to those looking to learn more about the
enormous public health burden of sleep disorders and sleep deprivation and
the strikingly limited capacity of the health care enterprise to identify and treat
the majority of individuals suffering from sleep problems.

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