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.
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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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