Friday, February 6, 2009

Manual of Allergy and Immunology or Sleep Information for Teens

Manual of Allergy and Immunology: Diagnosis and Therapy

Author: Daniel C Adelman

Completely revised and updated for its Fourth Edition, this Spiral(R) Manual is a quick-reference guide to the diagnosis and treatment of allergies and immunologic disorders in children and adults. Coverage includes allergic and immunologic disorders of each organ system; anaphylaxis; insect, drug, and food allergies; rheumatic diseases; immunohematology; transplantation immunology; primary immunodeficiency diseases; HIV disease and related opportunistic infections; immunologic diagnostic techniques; and immunization and immunoprophylaxis. The book is written in an easy-to-scan outline format, with numerous tables. Fourteen appendices provide rapid access to essential information, including normal laboratory values, allergy elimination diets, and manufacturers of allergenic extracts and environmental control products. A Brandon-Hill recommended title.

Booknews

This handbook reviews current information helpful for the clinical diagnosis and treatment of allergies and immune disorders. Topics of the 20 chapters include asthma, disorders of the eye, diseases of the lung, anaphlaxism, insect allergies, drug allergies, rheumatic diseases, transplantation immunology, and immunization. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)



Interesting book: Mind Body Fitness for Dummies or Complete Kids Allergy and Asthma Guide

Sleep Information for Teens: Health Tips about Adolescent Sleep Requirements, Sleep Disorders, and the Effects of Sleep Deprivation: Including Facts about Why People Need Sleep, Sleep Patterns, Circadian Rhythms, Dreaming, Insomina, Sleep Apnea, Narc

Author: Karen Bellenir

Sleep cycles are regulated by an internal biological clock, and when children enter the teen years, their sleep patterns change. They feel more wakeful later into the evening than they did when they were younger. When this natural tendency is coupled with earlier school starting times, sleep debts begin to accumulate. Inadequate sleep leads to poorer daytime performance and a decreased ability to concentrate. It has a negative impact on learning, extracurricular activities, and social relationships. It increases reaction times, contributes to memory lapses, and can affect behavior and moods. When teens don't get enough sleep at night, they fall asleep at inappropriate-and even dangerous-times, such as in class or behind the wheel.

Sleep Information for Teens provides facts about sleep and sleep requirements for teens. It explains the biological processes involved in sleep and discusses circadian rhythms, dreaming, sleep hygiene, and sleep disorders, including insomnia, delayed sleep phase syndrome, sleep apnea, narcolepsy, restless legs syndrome, sleep walking, and enuresis (bedwetting). A special section on sleep deprivation explains the physical and mental consequences of inadequate sleep, and a section on current research initiatives reports some of the most recent findings. The book concludes with a directory of resources for additional information and a list of suggestions for further reading about sleep and sleep disorders.



Table of Contents:

Preface     ix
Understanding Sleep
Facts And Misperceptions About Sleep     3
The Biology Of Sleep     17
Sleep Patterns And Circadian Rhythms     25
Napping     39
Dreaming     43
Sleep Habits
How Much Sleep Do You Need?     51
Getting The Sleep You Need     57
The Sleep Environment     65
Sleeping Tips     71
What To Do If You Can't Sleep     77
Caffeine: What You Should Know     81
Anxiety Can Affect Sleep     85
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Can Lead To Sleep Disturbances     93
Sleeping Pills: Benefits And Risks     99
Cognitive Behavior Therapy For Treating Sleep Problems     105
Complementary And Alternative Therapies For Sleep Problems     109
Sleep Disorders And Related Problems
Common Sleep Problems     119
Insomnia     125
Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome     137
Snoring     141
Sleep Apnea     145
Narcolepsy     155
Hypersomnia And Kleine-Levin Syndrome     171
Restless Legs Syndrome     175
Sleepwalking     185
Nocturnal Sleep-Related Eating Disorder     189
Nightmares And Night Terrors     195
Enuresis (Bedwetting)     201
Bruxism     207
Nocturnal Asthma     209
The Consequences Of Sleep Deprivation
Sleep Deprivation May Be Undermining Teen Health     215
Is It Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Or Sleep Deprivation?     225
Teens, Sleep Deprivation, And Depression     229
Sleep Deprivation Affects Sports Performance     237
Does Sleep Deprivation Lead To Weight Gain?     243
Drowsy Driving: A Potentially Deadly Result Of Sleep Deprivation     247
Sleep Research
America's Sleepy Teens: A Look At The Numbers     257
A Good Night's Sleep May Be Key To Effective Learning     265
Studying The Benefits Of Delayed School Start Times     273
Sleep May Be Critical For Biochemical Brain Processes     285
Research Confirms The Virtues Of 'Sleeping On It'     289
A Biomarker In Saliva May Help Measure Sleep Deprivation     293
Histamine Is Key To Wakefulness     297
Sleep Research At The National Institutes Of Health     299
If You Need More Information
Resources For Additional Information About Sleep And Sleep Disorders     327
Suggestions For Further Reading About Sleep And Sleep Disorders     333
Index     341

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