Sleep and Neurologic Disease

Sleep and Neurologic Disease by Mitchell G. Miglis, published by Elsevier Science on February 1, 2017, is a comprehensive examination of the interplay between sleep and various neurologic conditions. Spanning 268 pages, this book delves into how prevalent neurologic disorders, including Parkinson’s Disease and Alzheimer’s dementia, affect sleep patterns. It also explores the impact of primary sleep disorders on neurologic diseases, highlighting connections such as those between obstructive sleep apnea and stroke, as well as associations with headache disorders and epilepsy.

Readers will find a detailed discussion on the application of sleep technology, including polysomnography and actigraphy, in understanding these complex relationships. This edition serves as a resource for practicing neurologists, sleep physicians, neuroscientists, and epidemiologists focused on the study of sleep and its implications in medical science. The book’s content is grounded in the fields of neuroscience, medical endocrinology, and psychology, making it a valuable addition to the literature on sleep and neurologic health.