Obesity and Diabetes
Author | : Christos S. Mantzoros |
Publisher | : Humana |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2010-11-09 |
ISBN-13 | : 1617376302 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781617376306 |
Rating | : 4/5 (06 Downloads) |
Download or read book Obesity and Diabetes written by Christos S. Mantzoros and published by Humana. This book was released on 2010-11-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: International experts from world-renowned medical schools comprehensively review for practicing clinicians and scientists alike the latest understanding of the epidemiology, causation, and consequences of diabetes and obesity. The authors discuss in detail their diagnosis, clinical manifestations, complications, and best practices for diagnosis and treatment. They also review the history and epidemiology of these conditions, explain their genetics and pathophysiology, and illuminate their known mechanisms and interactions. State-of-the-art survey-chapters critique current approaches (lifestyle and pharmacological) to the treatment of these conditions.