Obesity Pathogenesis, Diagnosis, and Treatment
This book presents the latest advances in our understanding of the pathophysiologic basis that induces the chronic positive energy balance necessary to progressively store excessive amounts of fat mass. It highlights the clinical complications of obesity, while also focusing on the major scientific...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Cham
Springer International Publishing
2019, 2019
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| Edition: | 1st ed. 2019 |
| Series: | Endocrinology
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| Collection: | Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Table of Contents:
- Epidemiology
- Genetics
- Epigenetics and fetal programming
- Neuroendocrinology of energy balance
- The adipose organ
- Role of gut hormones
- Pathogenesis
- Environmental factors: pollutants, viruses food
- Food, metabolism and longevity
- The microbiota and energy balance
- Eating disorders
- Clinical assessment of the patient with overweight or obesity
- Obesity and NAFLD
- Obesity and type 2 diabetes
- Obesity and hypertension
- Obesity and dyslipidemia
- Obesity and obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome
- Impact of obesity on cardiovascular disease
- Obesity and psychiatry
- Obesity in Children
- Dietary treatment
- Physical exercise
- Cognitive and behavioral approaches
- Pharmacological approaches
- Surgical approaches
- An integrated view of treatment options