Narcolepsy: Integrating Basic and Clinical Knowledge

Narcolepsy: Integrating Basic and Clinical Knowledge provides comprehensive coverage of narcolepsy-related topics. The book offers updated, deep coverage of its diagnosis, treatment, and impact on mental health based on the latest research findings and clinical practices. Its interdisciplinary approach brings together experts from different specialties, such as sleep medicine, psychology, and neurology to offer a more holistic understanding. This allows for a more nuanced discussion of how narcolepsy interacts with various aspects of health and well-being. Researchers and clinicians will find within this book novel information on pathophysiology and neurobiology, as well as behavioral and psychosocial considerations.

Users will find this to be a resource that takes a deep dive into narcolepsy, introducing topics never before discussed in books on the topic, including COVID-19 and sleep, as well as immunotherapy and gene therapy. It’s the cutting-edge medical volume professionals need, whether narcolepsy specialists or more casual readers.

• Presents broad-based coverage of all aspects of narcolepsy, from the basics of sleep physiology to the latest developments in immunotherapy and gene therapy
• Emphasizes a patient-centered approach that emphasizes the lived experience of those with narcolepsy and the importance of self-care, coping strategies, and advocacy
• Features in-depth discussions of comorbidities, such as depression, anxiety, obesity, other comorbid sleep disorders, and their impact on narcolepsy management

Ahmed S. BaHammam is a tenured Professor of Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine at King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. He has published over 450 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters, and authored or edited seven books in the fields of sleep medicine and respiratory disorders. Professor BaHammam is editor-in-chief of Nature and Science of Sleep and serves on the editorial board of several sleep medicine journals. He is the President-Elect of the Asian Society of Sleep Medicine. His research spans topics such as narcolepsy, hypersomnia, obesity hypoventilation syndrome, and the effects of intermittent fasting and mealtime on sleep and circadian rhythms. With more than three decades of dedicated experience in sleep medicine, Professor BaHammam has made lasting contributions to the understanding, diagnosis, and management of narcolepsy and other central hypersomnolence disorders. He is has received the King Saud University Lifetime Achievement Award for his contributions to sleep medicine research. Professor BaHammam also holds leadership roles as Executive Director of Academic Affairs at King Saud University Medical City and Director of both the Prince Naif Health Research Center and the University Sleep Research Center

Amir Sharafkhaneh, MD, PhD, is Professor of Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine and Staff Physician at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston. An internationally recognized clinician-scientist, he has advanced pulmonary and sleep medicine through research in chronic respiratory disease, sleep disorders, telemedicine, digital biomarkers, and remote monitoring. He has contributed to major studies including COPDGene, ECLIPSE, and UPLIFT, and leads innovative rehabilitation programs for underserved populations. Dr. Sharafkhaneh chairs the World Sleep Society AI Interest Group and is widely published on AI-enabled, patient-centered approaches to sleep, cognition, frailty, and the neuroscience of sleep-related care delivery models.

S.R. Pandi-Perumal, MSc., is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Somnogen Canada Inc., a Canadian corporation. Pandi is popular among the sleep community. He is a world- acclaimed sleep researcher and has authored over 300 publications and has edited over 25 high-profile academic volumes dealing with various sleep-related topics. His name is also on the list of the top 2% of scientists in the world, compiled by Stanford University, Elsevier, and SciTech Strategies. Drawn to the benefits and significance of the sleep cycle, his personal and professional careers have been involved in advocating/achieving a good night’s slumber. Further details about the editor can be viewed at https:// pandi-perumal.blogspot.com; https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=MO90ZXkAAAAJ