Treatment of the Obese Patient (Contemporary Endocrinology) [Hardcover]

Robert F. Kushner (Editor), Daniel H. Bessesen (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 8, 2007 | ISBN-10: 1588297357 | ISBN-13: 978-1588297358 | Edition: 1

The aim of this book is to inform clinicians of recent advances in obesity research and provide a review of current treatment issues and strategies. Part 1 covers new discoveries in the physiological control of body weight, as well as the pathophysiology of obesity. Part 2 covers a range of issues that are central to the clinical management of obese patients. This illustrated volume will stimulate and engage clinicians.

Editorial Reviews

Review

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)

Product Details

• Hardcover: 456 pages
• Publisher: Humana Press; 1 edition (May 8, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1588297357
• ISBN-13: 978-1588297358
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 7.4 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,026,099 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)