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7. Neurodegenerative Disorders
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12. Disorders of the Peripheral Nervous System
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14. Muscle Diseases
15. Spinal Cord Disorders
16. Trauma to the Nervous System
17. Disorders of Consciousness
18. Sleep Disorders
19. Neurological Therapeutics
20. Special Topics in Neurology
Sleep Disorders
Normal Sleep
Sleep Architecture
NREM Sleep
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
REM Sleep
Sleep Regulation
Circadian Rhythms
Homeostatic Drive
Neurotransmitter Systems
Sleep Changes with Age
Insomnia
Classification
Acute Insomnia
Chronic Insomnia
Primary Insomnia
Secondary Insomnia
Etiology
Psychological Factors
Medical Conditions
Medications
Substance Use
Environmental Factors
Clinical Features
Difficulty Falling Asleep
Difficulty Staying Asleep
Early Morning Awakening
Non-Restorative Sleep
Daytime Consequences
Diagnosis
Sleep History
Sleep Diary
Actigraphy
Polysomnography
Management
Sleep Hygiene
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Pharmacological Treatment
Benzodiazepines
Non-Benzodiazepine Hypnotics
Melatonin Receptor Agonists
Orexin Receptor Antagonists
Sleep-Related Breathing Disorders
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Pathophysiology
Upper Airway Collapse
Respiratory Effort
Arousal Response
Risk Factors
Obesity
Anatomical Factors
Age
Gender
Family History
Clinical Features
Snoring
Witnessed Apneas
Excessive Daytime Sleepiness
Morning Headaches
Cognitive Impairment
Diagnosis
Clinical Assessment
Polysomnography
Home Sleep Testing
Apnea-Hypopnea Index
Management
Lifestyle Modifications
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
Oral Appliances
Surgical Options
Positional Therapy
Complications
Cardiovascular Disease
Metabolic Disorders
Neurocognitive Impairment
Central Sleep Apnea
Pathophysiology
Central Respiratory Drive
Chemoreceptor Sensitivity
Types
Primary Central Sleep Apnea
Cheyne-Stokes Breathing
Treatment-Emergent Central Sleep Apnea
Clinical Features
Diagnosis
Management
Adaptive Servo-Ventilation
Bilevel PAP
Oxygen Therapy
Medications
Sleep-Related Hypoventilation
Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome
Congenital Central Hypoventilation Syndrome
Drug-Induced Hypoventilation
Central Disorders of Hypersomnolence
Narcolepsy
Type 1 Narcolepsy
Pathophysiology
Hypocretin Deficiency
Autoimmune Destruction
Clinical Features
Excessive Daytime Sleepiness
Cataplexy
Sleep Paralysis
Hypnagogic Hallucinations
Disrupted Nighttime Sleep
Diagnosis
Multiple Sleep Latency Test
CSF Hypocretin-1
HLA Typing
Management
Stimulants
Sodium Oxybate
Antidepressants
Behavioral Interventions
Type 2 Narcolepsy
Clinical Features
Diagnosis
Management
Idiopathic Hypersomnia
Clinical Features
Diagnosis
Management
Kleine-Levin Syndrome
Clinical Features
Diagnosis
Management
Circadian Rhythm Sleep-Wake Disorders
Delayed Sleep-Wake Phase Disorder
Advanced Sleep-Wake Phase Disorder
Irregular Sleep-Wake Rhythm Disorder
Non-24-Hour Sleep-Wake Rhythm Disorder
Shift Work Sleep Disorder
Jet Lag Disorder
Clinical Features
Diagnosis
Management
Light Therapy
Melatonin
Chronotherapy
Behavioral Interventions
Parasomnias
NREM Sleep Parasomnias
Sleepwalking
Clinical Features
Risk Factors
Management
Sleep Terrors
Clinical Features
Differential Diagnosis
Management
Confusional Arousals
Clinical Features
Management
REM Sleep Parasomnias
REM Sleep Behavior Disorder
Pathophysiology
REM Sleep Atonia Loss
Brainstem Pathology
Clinical Features
Dream Enactment
Violent Behaviors
Injury Risk
Association with Neurodegenerative Diseases
Parkinson's Disease
Lewy Body Dementia
Multiple System Atrophy
Diagnosis
Polysomnography
Video Monitoring
Management
Clonazepam
Melatonin
Safety Measures
Nightmare Disorder
Clinical Features
Risk Factors
Management
Sleep Paralysis
Clinical Features
Associated Conditions
Management
Other Parasomnias
Sleep-Related Eating Disorder
Sexsomnia
Sleep-Related Hallucinations
Sleep-Related Movement Disorders
Restless Legs Syndrome
Pathophysiology
Iron Deficiency
Dopaminergic Dysfunction
Clinical Features
Uncomfortable Sensations
Urge to Move
Circadian Pattern
Sleep Disturbance
Diagnosis
Clinical Criteria
Suggested Immobilization Test
Polysomnography
Management
Iron Supplementation
Dopamine Agonists
Alpha-2-Delta Ligands
Lifestyle Modifications
Periodic Limb Movement Disorder
Clinical Features
Diagnosis
Management
Sleep-Related Leg Cramps
Sleep-Related Bruxism
Sleep-Related Rhythmic Movement Disorder
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