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Treatment of the Obese Patient: Contemporary Endocrinology

Editat de Robert F. Kushner, Daniel H. Bessesen
en Limba Engleză Hardback – 8 mai 2007
The aim of Treatment of the Obese Patient is to inform clinicians of recent advances in obesity research and provide an up-to-date review of current treatment issues and strategies. Divided into two sections, the first section covers new discoveries in the physiological control of body weight, as well as the pathophysiology of obesity. The second section covers a range of issues that are central to the clinical management of obese patient. This volume is a resource that will stimulate and engage clinicians to take part more successfully in the obesity-care process.
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Specificații

ISBN-13: 9781588297358
ISBN-10: 1588297357
Pagini: 444
Ilustrații: XII, 444 p. 77 illus., 2 illus. in color.
Dimensiuni: 178 x 254 x 30 mm
Greutate: 1.11 kg
Ediția:2007
Editura: Humana Press Inc.
Colecția Humana
Seria Contemporary Endocrinology

Locul publicării:Totowa, NJ, United States

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Professional/practitioner

Cuprins

Physiology and Pathophysiology.- Neuroregulation of Appetite.- Gut Peptides.- Endocannabinoids and Energy Homeostasis.- Obesity and Adipokines.- Free Fatty Acids, Insulin Resistance, and Ectopic Fat.- Critical Importance of the Perinatal Period in the Development of Obesity.- Measurement of Body Composition in Obesity.- Energy Expenditure in Obesity.- Clinical Management.- Socioeconomics of Obesity.- Assessment of the Obese Patient.- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.- Weight Management in Diabetes Prevention.- Reductions in Dietary Energy Density as a Weight Management Strategy.- Glycemic Index, Obesity, and Diabetes.- Low-Carbohydrate Diets.- Physical Activity and Obesity.- Motivational Interviewing in Medical Settings.- Weight-Loss Drugs.- Surgical Approaches and Outcomes.- Managing Micronutrient Deficiencies in the Bariatric Surgical Patient.- Lessons Learned From the National Weight Control Registry.- Pediatric Obesity.

Recenzii

From the reviews:
"...provides a timely and excellent overview of obesity, it's determinants, and the future trends in its epidemiology and treatment." -Irish Journal of Medical Science
"Part of the Series Contemporary Endocrinology, this volume written by US scientists reviews recent advances in obesity. … Although addressed to adult patients, the basic chapters also apply to the pediatric population." (Pediatric Endocrinology Reviews, Vol. 5 (2), December, 2007)
"Treatment of the Obese Patient, a well-referenced book, is a detailed review of the various systems that regulate eating behavior and body weight. It includes discussions of neurobiology, gut peptides, adipokines, and ectopic fat. … In summary, this book provides new tools for immediate application in clinical practice." (Margo A. Denke, The New England Journal of Medicine, December, 2007)
"A comprehensive, multiauthored review of the physiological factors that contribute to weight, pathophysiology of obesity, and treatment options for the obese patient. ... Recommended Readership: Any student or health care professional with a specific interest in learning more about the physiology and pathophysiology of bogy weight as well as current treatment options for obesity." (Helen Karakelides, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, Vol. 82 (11), November, 2007)

Caracteristici

Evidence-based, state-of-the-art discussion of physiological control of body weight and the pathophysiology of obesity Authoritative advice on a full range of issues central to clinical management Illustrative case studies

Notă biografică

An internationally recognized expert in the care of overweight and obese patients, Dr. Kushner helps patients manage their weight with state-of-the art approaches including diet, exercise, behavioral change, pharmacotherapy and bariatric surgery. He is past President of The Obesity Society (TOS), the American Board of Physician Nutrition Specialists (ABPNS) and the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN). Dr. Kushner serves on the editorial boards of two prominent journals, Obesity and the Journal of the American Dietetic Association. He has authored numerous articles, reviews, books and book chapters. Among his recent books are Counseling Overweight Adults: The Lifestyle Patterns Approach and Toolkit, the American Medical Association’s Assessment and Management of Obesity, Dr. Kushner’s Personality Type Diet, Treatment of the Obese Patient and Fitness Unleashed: A Dog and Owner’s Guide to Losing Weight and Gaining Health Together.

Textul de pe ultima copertă

This is a timely and informative updated volume for all health care providers challenged with helping patients manage weight. Similar to the well-reviewed first edition, Treatment of the Obese Patient, Second Edition is directed toward individuals who wish to read further about targeted topics, rather than find an introduction to the field. This second edition again provides insights into recent scientific advances in obesity research and provides the most up-to-date instruction about current treatment issues and strategies for both adults and children.
An essential, practical text that sorts, synthesizes, and interprets the latest information on obesity-related topics, Treatment of the Obese Patient, Second Edition, is an essential resource for clinical endocrinologists and other health care providers across a broad spectrum of specialties.