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Multidisciplinary Approach to Obesity

From Assessment to Treatment

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Editors:
  1. Andrea Lenzi

    1. Department of Experimental Medicine, Section of Medical Pathophysiology, Endocrinology and Nutrition, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy

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  2. Silvia Migliaccio

    1. Department of Movement, Human and Health Sciences, Unit of Endocrinology, Foro Italico University, Rome, Italy

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  3. Lorenzo Maria Donini

    1. Department of Experimental Medicine, Section of Medical Pathophysiology, Endocrinology and Nutrition, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy

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  • Explains all aspects of the multidisciplinary management of obesity, from clinical assessment to treatment
  • Provides a translational approach, “from the bench to the bedside”
  • Written by experts in nutrition, endocrinology, andrology, exercise and sports medicine, psychiatry and bariatric surgery

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This book describes in detail the multidisciplinary management of obesity, providing readers with a thorough understanding of the rationale for a multidisciplinary approach and with the tools required to implement it effectively. The emphasis is on a translational approach, starting from basic concepts and fundamental mechanisms of the pathology and clinical morbidity. Experts in the field discuss the full range of relevant topics, including the significance of physical exercise, psychological issues, nutritional strategies, pharmacological options and bariatric surgery. Put another way, the book covers all aspects from the bench to the bedside. Physicians, scientists and postgraduate students will all find it to be invaluable in understanding the causes and optimal management of obesity, which has rapidly become a major public health problem.

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Table of contents (29 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-ix
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  2. Introductory Chapters

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
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    2. Anatomy and Physiology of Adipose Tissue

      • Graziana Colaianni, Silvia Colucci, Maria Grano
      Pages 3-12

    3. Regulation of Energy Intake

      • Roberto Vettor, Roberto Fabris, Marco Rossato
      Pages 13-30

    4. Obesity: Definition and Epidemiology

      • Stefania Maggi, Luca Busetto, Marianna Noale, Federica Limongi, Gaetano Crepaldi
      Pages 31-39

  3. Metabolism and Endocrinology

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 41-41
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    2. Obesity and Thyroid Function

      • Giovanni Ceccarini, Alessio Basolo, Ferruccio Santini
      Pages 43-52

    3. Hypothalamic Growth Hormone/IGF-1 Axis

      • Annamaria Colao, Silvia Savastano, Carolina Di Somma
      Pages 53-62

    4. Adrenal Function and Obesity

      • Laura Proietti Pannunzi, Cecilia Motta, Vincenzo Toscano
      Pages 63-71

    5. Ovarian Function and Obesity: PCOS, Menopause

      • Carla Lubrano, Lucio Gnessi, Silvia Migliaccio
      Pages 73-82

    6. Obesity and Osteoporosis

      • Emanuela A. Greco, Lorenzo M. Donini, Andrea Lenzi, Silvia Migliaccio
      Pages 83-88

    7. Sarcopenic Obesity

      • Lorenzo M. Donini, Stefan A. Czerwinski, Audry C. Choh, Eleonora Poggiogalle, Silvia Migliaccio, Andrea Lenzi
      Pages 89-98

    8. Obesity and Testicular Function

      • Alessandro Ilacqua, Davide Francomano, Antonio Aversa
      Pages 99-106

    9. Obesity and Glucose Metabolism

      • Nicola Napoli, Paolo Pozzilli
      Pages 107-119

    10. Dyslipidemia and Cardiovascular Risk in Obesity

      • Marcello Arca
      Pages 121-130

    11. Pulmonary Complications of Obesity

      • Dinkar Bhasin, Animesh Sharma, Surendra K. Sharma
      Pages 131-144

    12. Sexual Distress in Obesity

      • Erika Limoncin, Giacomo Ciocca, Daniele Mollaioli, Emmanuele A. Jannini
      Pages 145-153

  4. Evaluation of Obese Subjects

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 155-155
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    2. Clinical Evaluation

      • Luca Busetto, Fabio De Stefano
      Pages 157-169

    3. Nutritional Status Evaluation: Body Composition and Energy Balance

      • Massimo Pellegrini, Nino C. Battistini
      Pages 171-192
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“This book explores the various causes of obesity and treatments for those who seek help in managing their weight. … This is a useful book for all clinicians, as obesity has far-reaching implications for everyone in the practice of medicine. This is also a tremendous book for lay persons interested in finding understandable explanations about what information out there is accurate. … This is one of the best books on the subject of obesity on the market.” (Vincent F. Carr, Doody’s Book Reviews, February, 2015)

Editors and Affiliations

  • Department of Experimental Medicine, Section of Medical Pathophysiology, Endocrinology and Nutrition, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy

    Andrea Lenzi, Lorenzo Maria Donini

  • Department of Movement, Human and Health Sciences, Unit of Endocrinology, Foro Italico University, Rome, Italy

    Silvia Migliaccio

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Multidisciplinary Approach to Obesity

  • Book Subtitle: From Assessment to Treatment

  • Editors: Andrea Lenzi, Silvia Migliaccio, Lorenzo Maria Donini

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-09045-0

  • Publisher: Springer Cham

  • eBook Packages: Medicine, Medicine (R0)

  • Copyright Information: Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2015

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-3-319-09044-3Published: 02 December 2014

  • eBook ISBN: 978-3-319-09045-0Published: 18 November 2014

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: IX, 350

  • Number of Illustrations: 15 b/w illustrations, 19 illustrations in colour

  • Topics: Endocrinology, Metabolic Diseases, Urology, Psychiatry

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