Narcolepsy: Integrating Basic and Clinical Knowledge provides comprehensive coverage of narcolepsy-related topics. The book offers updated, deep coverage of its diagnosis, treatment, and impact on mental health based on the latest research findings and clinical practices. Its interdisciplinary approach brings together experts from different specialties, such as sleep medicine, psychology, and neurology to offer a more holistic understanding. This allows for a more nuanced discussion of how narcolepsy interacts with various aspects of health and well-being. Researchers and clinicians will find within this book novel information on pathophysiology and neurobiology, as well as behavioral and psychosocial considerations.

Users will find this to be a resource that takes a deep dive into narcolepsy, introducing topics never before discussed in books on the topic, including COVID-19 and sleep, as well as immunotherapy and gene therapy. It’s the cutting-edge medical volume professionals need, whether narcolepsy specialists or more casual readers.

• Presents broad-based coverage of all aspects of narcolepsy, from the basics of sleep physiology to the latest developments in immunotherapy and gene therapy
• Emphasizes a patient-centered approach that emphasizes the lived experience of those with narcolepsy and the importance of self-care, coping strategies, and advocacy
• Features in-depth discussions of comorbidities, such as depression, anxiety, obesity, other comorbid sleep disorders, and their impact on narcolepsy management