This is the seventh edition of this standard textbook that outlines the principles and practice of sleep medicine. It is not something easily transported; rather, it is two volumes of more than 2,000 pages that testify to the remarkable development of the field in the past three decades. It is also the first edition since the 2020 death of Dr. William Dement who was a co-editor and major leader in the field. As with previous versions, the goal has been to help the trainee and the general physician to organize such a rapidly growing fund of information into a clinically useful manner with sufficient practical information and adequate current references. Despite its size approaching the Oxford English Dictionary, the rapidity of advances in the field explains why the book has required new editions every four to six years in order to provide a condensed version of the evolving understanding of the science underlying sleep and its disorders. In addition, this volume increases the understanding of sleep and the circadian system in other medical disorders and overall health. The authors have reorganized sections on pharmacotherapeutics based on neurotransmitter receptors regulating sleep-wake function rather than broad categories like hypnotics, wake-promoting agents, etc. There are the latest developments in genetics, chronobiology, and consumer sleep monitoring. The sixth edition was published in 2017. MORE

I love this book. It has decreased my paper pile of “valuable articles” I would save to refer to when I had “tried everything” and needed outside-the-box help. This book is organized alphabetically by skin disorder. A color photo accompanies each discussion. The photos are acceptable quality but when you look at the same photo in the ebook version, the detail is excellent. The previous fifth edition was published in 2018. With so many new biologics available, the new edition is definitely needed. MORE

This book covers various domains within the realm of pain medicine including pain mechanisms and common pain conditions with a particular focus on up-to-date evidence regarding treatments. MORE

This is a valuable, evidence-guided reference source for busy physicians and medical providers regardless of their comfort with medical herbalism. The book is useful when looking for a particular herb or the disease-oriented application of medicinal herbs. It is organized into three parts. The first part provides a brief overview about herbal basics, including terminology, medicinal chemistry of herbs, and herbalism safety and research. The second part offers helpful tables of medicinal herbs for system-based diseases and generalized systemic disorders. Tables in this section include the common and Latin names of the herb followed by the scope of potential benefits. The broad potential benefits for many herbs can be overwhelming for those less familiar with herbalism, but they demonstrate the pleiotropic effects of herbs on physiology, which can be helpful when addressing more than one disorder. The third part of the book consists of monographs of the most common herbs applicable to conditions seen in primary care. These monographs are arranged alphabetically by medicinal herb and are medically oriented, including supporting research, preparations available, dosing, and safety concerns. MORE