Editors:
- 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
Part of the book series: Contemporary Endocrinology (COE)
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Table of contents (22 chapters)
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Front Matter
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Physiology and Pathophysiology
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Front Matter
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Clinical Management
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About this book
Reviews
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)
Editors and Affiliations
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Department of Medicine, Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago
Robert F. Kushner
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Division of Endocrinology, University of Colorado at Denver and Health Sciences Center, Denver
Daniel H. Bessesen
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Treatment of the Obese Patient
Editors: Robert F. Kushner, Daniel H. Bessesen
Series Title: Contemporary Endocrinology
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-59745-400-1
Publisher: Humana Totowa, NJ
eBook Packages: Medicine, Medicine (R0)
Copyright Information: Humana Press 2007
Hardcover ISBN: 978-1-58829-735-8Published: 08 May 2007
Softcover ISBN: 978-1-61737-749-5Published: 09 November 2010
eBook ISBN: 978-1-59745-400-1Published: 18 October 2007
Series ISSN: 2523-3785
Series E-ISSN: 2523-3793
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XII, 444
Number of Illustrations: 75 b/w illustrations, 2 illustrations in colour
Topics: Endocrinology, Internal Medicine, Diabetes