Unlock the Latest Insights in Obesity Research with this comprehensive volume that delves into the pathophysiologic basis driving the chronic positive energy balance responsible for excessive fat mass accumulation. This essential book offers a deep dive into the clinical complications of obesity, underscoring groundbreaking scientific advances in genetics, adipose tissue endocrinology, and environmental factors influencing obesity’s mechanisms and causes.
Particularly, this book pays special attention to the consequences of obesity, highlighting its link to a growing list of diseases such as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and cancer, alongside conditions like arthropathy, asthma, non-alcoholic liver disease, and dementia. Discover how systemic, local, and paracrine actions of adipocytokines are increasingly recognized as pivotal in causing inflammation, providing a cohesive understanding of obesity’s impact.
As the book explores the hypothalamic control of energy balance influenced by endocrine signals from the gut and adipose tissue, it uncovers new therapeutic targets, paving the way for innovative pharmacological and surgical treatment approaches.
Authored by respected experts in the field, this volume stands as a vital reference for endocrinologists, nutritionists, and both basic and clinical scientists. Whether you’re involved in medical research or clinical practice, this book promises to be a valuable asset in your professional library, offering insights that could inform your work and research.
Authors:
Paolo Sbraccia (Editor)
Edition:
1st ed. 2019
Publication Date:
January 23, 2019
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