Sleep Disorders in Parkinson’s Disease: Management and Case Study

Description:

This book focuses on the sleep-related disorders in Parkinson's disease (PD), demonstrating that they are among the most common non-motor manifestations of PD and have a significant negative impact on quality of life. Sleep changes may also serve as markers to identify patients in the preclinical stage of PD. This book presents recent major breakthroughs related to sleep disorders in PD, such as REM sleep behavior disorder (RBD), insomnia, nocturia, restless legs syndrome and periodic limb movements, sleep disordered breathing, excessive daytime sleepiness, and circadian rhythm disorders. It also discusses the epidemiology, etiology, diagnosis, clinical implications, associated features, evaluation and management of these disorders and suggests some further research directions in these areas in order to develop neuroprotective therapies for PD. Focusing on Chinese PD patients, it addresses traditional Chinese Medicine, and compares the epidemiology and management of PD in China and Western countries to provide  a frame of reference values for further studies. Further, it features numerous case reports to enable readers gain a better uderstanding of the subject matter. This comprehensive yet practical book is a valuable resource for scientists and clinicians.

Table of Contents:

Part I. General Concepts

1. An Overview of Parkinson’s Disease

2. An Overview of Roles of the Basal Ganglia in Sleep-Wake Regulation

Part II. Classification of Sleep Disorders in Parkinson’s Disease

3. REM Sleep Behavior Disorder (RBD)

4. Insomnia

5. Nocturia

6. Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) and Periodic Limb Movement Disorder

7. Sleep-Related Breathing Disorders

8. Excessive Daytime Sleepiness

9. Circadian Rhythms Disruption

10. Conclusive Remarks