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Category : Endocrine glands
Languages : en
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Atlas of Clinical Endocrinology
Author: Atlas of Clinical Endocrinology, Human Nutrition and Obesity
Author: Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
ISBN: 9780632044016
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
The Atlas of Endocrinology series includes five lavishly illustrated volumes, in which experts have contributed state-of-the-art information and expert perspectives on current topics in the field. The series provides a detailed and comprehensive visual exposition of all aspects of clinical endocrinology.
An Atlas of Obesity and Weight Control
Author: George A. BrayPublisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 9781842140499
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 136
Book Description
Obesity is a chronic, stigmatized disease that is increasing in prevalance. Therapeutic options are limited in their effectiveness and frustration often leads to the discontinuation of any therapy. An Atlas of Obesity and Weight Control is a clearly written, beautifully illustrated color atlas on obesity, including its etiology, development and treatment. The book contains nearly 150 clinical pictures of obesity and its related conditions, as well as many pertinent clinical guidelines and up-to-the-minute data on assessment and treatment. The main chapters cover assessment and prevalence, how obesity develops and how it becomes a health hazard, classification and clinical types of obesity, evaluation and introduction to treatment, behavior modification, diet, exercise, drug treatment and surgical treatment and provide a timely and much-needed overview of current knowledge and practice in the treatment of obesity. The volume concludes with bibliographic references and an index. Nutritionists, internists, bariatric physicians, dieticians, endocrinologists, and medical and academic professionals will find An Atlas of Obesity and Weight Control is an essential reference.
Author: Publisher: Odile Jacob
ISBN: 2738178596
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 398
Book Description
Atlas of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism
Author: Pauline CamachoPublisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 1000954552
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 395
Book Description
This updated text is a pictorial atlas of endocrine and metabolic disorders. Each chapter focuses on providing multiple illustrations as well as a thorough discussion of the diagnosis and management of a variety of endocrine diseases with their appropriate treatment plans. Using updated guidelines, it provides a comprehensive discussion of the latest therapies, including diabetes technology. Presenting a large number of clinical images, including imaging of thyroid ultrasounds, DXA images, bone scans, and new technologies in diabetes mellitus, this atlas aims to provide the reader with the information needed to make accurate diagnoses, making it an updated source of highly illustrated information for endocrinologists, clinicians, residents, fellows and trainees. With new chapters on transgender medicine and obesity, this textbook is a valuable resource for the contemporary endocrine practitioner. • Features new chapters such as transgender medicine and inborn errors of metabolism • Aims to be an invaluable aid for endocrinologists, internal medicine specialists, family practice clinicians, residents, fellows, and trainees • Explores diabetes technology with updated guidelines
Atlas of Clinical Endocrinology, Thyroid Diseases
Author: Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
ISBN: 9780632043972
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 201
Book Description
The Atlas of Endocrinology series includes five lavishly illustrated volumes in which outstanding experts have contributed state-of-the-art information and expert perspectives on current topics in the field. The series provides a detailed and comprehensive visual exposition of all aspects of clinical endocrinology.
Clinical Obesity in Adults and Children
Author: Peter G. KopelmanPublisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 9781444307634
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 515
Book Description
Obesity is a major problem facing doctors in the 21st century.This third edition of a highly-respected textbook combines thelatest in clinical research with a practical approach to guide thesuccessful evaluation, management and treatment of the obesepatient including the large number of complications and otherconditions that can arise as a consequence of it. Written by experts from around the globe, this book is a trulyinternational work recognizing that the approach for the treatmentand management of obesity may vary between differing ethnicitiesand in different countries. The book addresses obesity and itssocial and cultural aspects, biology, associated diseases, lifestages (pediatric and adult), management, and environmental policyapproaches in six sections. As well as covering the latestapproaches to treatment of obesity, Clinical Obesity in Adultsand Children considers the effects of the environment, ofgender and of culture on this problem. This is an invaluable resource for all health careprofessionals, research scientists and public health practitionersinvolved in the prevention and care of patients who are at risk ofobesity or are already obese.
An Atlas of Obesity and Weight Control: Obesity illustrated
Author: George A. BrayPublisher:
ISBN: 9780367805494
Category : MEDICAL
Languages : en
Pages : 135
Book Description
Obesity is a chronic, stigmatized disease that is increasing in prevalance. Therapeutic options are limited in their effectiveness and frustration often leads to the discontinuation of any therapy. An Atlas of Obesity and Weight Control is a clearly written, beautifully illustrated color atlas on obesity, including its etiology, development and treatment. The book contains nearly 150 clinical pictures of obesity and its related conditions, as well as many pertinent clinical guidelines and up-to-the-minute data on assessment and treatment. The main chapters cover assessment and prevalence, how obesity develops and how it becomes a health hazard, classification and clinical types of obesity, evaluation and introduction to treatment, behavior modification, diet, exercise, drug treatment and surgical treatment and provide a timely and much-needed overview of current knowledge and practice in the treatment of obesity. The volume concludes with bibliographic references and an index. Nutritionists, internists, bariatric physicians, dieticians, endocrinologists, and medical and academic professionals will find An Atlas of Obesity and Weight Control is an essential reference.
The Endocrine System in Sports and Exercise
Author: William J. KraemerPublisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 0470757809
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 648
Book Description
This valuable new addition to the Encyclopaedia of Sports Medicine series provides a comprehensive and logical look at the principles and mechanisms of endocrinology as related to sports and exercise. It looks at growth hormone factors involved in exercise and the endocrinology of sport competition. It considers various factors and stresses on the body that may alter sporting performance. It covers topics from the acute responses and chronic adaptations of the human endocrine system to the muscular activity involved in conditioning exercise, physical labor, and sport activities. This book is an essential reference for helping to plan better programs of physical fitness, to prepare for sports competitions, and to manage the medical care of athletes.
Atlas of Clinical Endocrinology
Author: Hans LisserPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Endocrinology
Languages : en
Pages : 420
Book Description