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Treatment of the Obese Patient

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Editors:
  1. Robert F. Kushner

    1. Department of Medicine, Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago

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  2. Daniel H. Bessesen

    1. Division of Endocrinology, University of Colorado at Denver and Health Sciences Center, Denver

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  • 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)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xi
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  2. Physiology and Pathophysiology

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
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    2. Neuroregulation of Appetite

      • Ofer Reizes, Stephen C. Benoit, Deborah J. Clegg
      Pages 3-26

    3. Gut Peptides

      • Vian Amber, Stephen R. Bloom
      Pages 27-47

    4. Endocannabinoids and Energy Homeostasis

      • Stephen C. Woods, Daniela Cota
      Pages 49-67

    5. Obesity and Adipokines

      • Nicole H. Rogers, Martin S. Obin, Andrew S. Greenherg
      Pages 69-85

    6. Free Fatty Acids, Insulin Resistance, and Ectopic Fat

      • David E. Kelley
      Pages 87-97

    7. Critical Importance of the Perinatal Period in the Development of Obesity

      • Barry E. Levin
      Pages 99-119

    8. Measurement of Body Composition in Obesity

      • Jennifer L. Kuk, Robert Ross
      Pages 121-149

    9. Energy Expenditure in Obesity

      • Leanne M. Redman, Eric Ravussin
      Pages 151-172

  3. Clinical Management

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 173-173
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    2. Socioeconomics of Obesity

      • Roland Sturm, Yuhua Bao
      Pages 175-194

    3. Assessment of the Obese Patient

      • Daniel H. Bessesen
      Pages 195-218

    4. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

      • Romana Dmitrovic, Richard S. Legro
      Pages 219-242

    5. Weight Management in Diabetes Prevention

      • F. Pi-Sunyer
      Pages 243-263

    6. Reductions in Dietary Energy Density as a Weight Management Strategy

      • Jenny H. Ledikwe, Heidi M. Blanck, Laura Kettel Khan, Mary K. Serdula, Jennifer D. Seymour, Beth C. Tohill et al.
      Pages 265-280

    7. Glycemic Index, Obesity, and Diabetes

      • Cara B. Ebbeling, David S. Ludwig
      Pages 281-298

    8. Low-Carbohydrate Diets

      • Angela P. Makris, Gary D. Foster
      Pages 299-310

    9. Physical Activity and Obesity

      • John M. Jakicic, Amy D. Otto, Kristen Polzien, Kelli Davis
      Pages 311-320

    10. Motivational Interviewing in Medical Settings

      • Ken R. Resnicow, Abdul Shaikh
      Pages 321-339
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About this book

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.

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

  • Department of Medicine, Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago

    Robert F. Kushner

  • 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

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