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Managing Patients with Obesity

✍ Scribed by Hania GonzÑlez (auth.)

Publisher
ADIS
Year
2016
Tongue
English
Leaves
96
Edition
1
Category
Library
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✦ Synopsis

This is a concise and timely review, which discusses the background of obesity, preventative care, medical and surgical treatment options, and long-term support for patients with obesity. Busy healthcare professionals who want a rapid review of obesity as well as a summary of the most recently approved surgical devices and medical therapies will benefit from this succinct guide.

✦ Table of Contents

Front Matter....Pages i-xi
Overview of Obesity....Pages 1-4
Pathophysiology of Obesity....Pages 5-21
Etiology and Impact of Obesity....Pages 23-29
Classification....Pages 31-41
Nonpharmacological Treatment of Obesity....Pages 43-60
Pharmacotherapy....Pages 61-69
Weight-Loss Surgery....Pages 71-88

✦ Subjects

Metabolic Diseases

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