Neurobiology of Sleep-Related Movements

Sleep-related movements comprise a broad spectrum of simple and usually stereotyped movements that are sometimes associated with sleep disturbance (insomnia, sleep fragmentation, and non-restorative sleep). They may represent a physiological variant or a

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Sleep Neurology

Lourdes M. DelRosso  •  Raffaele Ferri Editors

Sleep Neurology A Comprehensive Guide to Basic and Clinical Aspects

Editors Lourdes M. DelRosso Sleep Disorders Center UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital San Francisco CA USA

Raffaele Ferri Sleep Research Centre Oasi Maria SS TROINA Enna Italy

ISBN 978-3-030-54358-7    ISBN 978-3-030-54359-4 (eBook) https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-54359-4 © Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2021 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors, and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, expressed or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publisher remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. This Springer imprint is published by the registered company Springer Nature Switzerland AG The registered company address is: Gewerbestrasse 11, 6330 Cham, Switzerland

Foreword

Long ago, when I started learning about Sleep Medicine, the only clinical text available was Christian Guilleminault’s landmark book Sleeping and Waking Disorders: Indications and Techniques. Wow, has that limited publication availability ever changed over the ensuing years! Currently there so many more books it is sometimes overwhelming for someone seeking good texts. Available formats include encyclopedic approaches, broad coverage–limited depth approaches, update books, small scope–high depth of subject, and board review–focused publications, just to name a few. Now, when I see a new book I ask, “Is this one useful?” and “For what audiences?” As a career educator, I also look for applicability for both learners and teachers as well. I believe the answer for Sleep Neurology: A Comprehensive Guide to Basic and Clinical Aspects, edited by Lourdes M. DelRosso and Raffaele Ferri, is a clear yes; it is useful to the sleep medicine field. Those looking for a solid coverage with updated information about relevant clinical aspects of the field of Sleep Medicine as related to Neurology, but less material than wading through an encyclopedia, will find a good clinical focus and solid coverage of m