Sleep Disorders ANNOTATION
Examines sleep and the normal stages of sleep; sleep disorders, their causes, and treatment; and why a lack of the right amount and quality of sleep is dangerous.
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Children's Literature - Elaine Wick
Most people, including kids, will be drawn to a book about sleeping. As in each of the publisher's books in the "Diseases and Disorders" series, Sleep Disorders aims to provide a clear explanation of sleep, sleep related disorders, testing and treatment, and how people live with the disorder. The author has chosen catchy chapter titles (A Nation of Zombies, Sleeping One's Life Away), has opened chapters with personal anecdotes and fascinating facts (people spend one-third of their lives sleeping) to wake readers right up. Explanations of the stages of sleep are clear and interesting, as are the brain wave patterns on EEGs and the discussion of sleep apnea and narcolepsy. Night terrors, sleep-eating and sleepwalking are discussed. Successful and unsuccessful means of dealing with insomnia are touched on, as are trends in sleep research. There are chapter notes/references at the end, as well as a list of books and periodicals consulted. There is a useful list of 3 organizations to contact for more information with Web sites, an annotated, short list of somewhat dated books for further reading and an index. Black-and-white photographs of some interest are included. This is a good reference for young report writers and researchers, as well as anyone, child or adult, with sleep problems. 2003, Lucent Books/Gale Group/Thomson Learning,
School Library Journal
Gr 5-8-These two volumes explore the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of two health conditions. Abramovitz addresses the different types of leukemia and how they are diagnosed, as well as the possible roles of electromagnetic fields, genetics, and chemicals in the development of the disease. New research techniques are described in detail, including stem cells, cytokines, replacement DNA, and Gleevec, a drug that targets a specific part of a gene. The seriousness of the disease is underscored by the black-and-white photos of weeping parents and of children receiving painful injections. Stewart addresses various types of sleep-related problems, such as insomnia, narcolepsy, night terrors, and apnea. Each disorder is fully explained in nontechnical terms. This volume also includes information about new research and medications, and the role of society in making people feel guilty for feeling tired or going to bed early. Most of the black-and-white photos in this title are merely decorative.-Christine A. Moesch, Buffalo & Erie County Public Library, NY Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information.
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