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Introduction to Basics of Pharmacology and Toxicology

Author : Abialbon Paul

Publisher : Springer Nature

Page : 1156 pages

File Size : 31,19 MB

Release : 2021-03-13

Category : Medical

ISBN : 9813360097

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This book explains the pharmacological relationships between the various systems in the human body. It offers a comprehensive overview of the pharmacology concerning the autonomic, central, and peripheral nervous systems. Presenting up-to-date information on chemical mediators and their significance, it highlights the therapeutic aspects of several diseases affecting the cardiovascular, renal, respiratory, gastrointestinal, endocrinal, and hematopoietic systems. The book also includes drug therapy for microbial and neoplastic diseases. It also comprises sections on immunopharmacology, dermatological, and ocular pharmacology providing valuable insights into these emerging and recent topics. Covering the diverse groups of drugs acting on different systems, the book reviews their actions, clinical uses, adverse effects, interactions, and subcellular mechanisms of action. It is divided into 11 parts, subdivided into several chapters that evaluate the basic pharmacological principles that govern the different types of body systems. This book is intended for academicians, researchers, and clinicians in industry and academic institutions in pharmaceutical, pharmacological sciences, pharmacy, medical sciences, physiology, neurosciences, biochemistry, molecular biology and other allied health sciences.



Pharmacotherapy of Obesity

Author : Karl G. Hofbauer

Publisher : CRC Press

Page : 503 pages

File Size : 32,18 MB

Release : 2004-06-14

Category : Medical

ISBN : 0203508750

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Primarily intended for physicians and health care professionals who are treating obese patients, this book explores current and future options for drug treatment of obesity puts them into perspective against available alternative treatments. Distinguished scientists and clinical investigators provide reviews of each individual topic, covering a wide range of subjects from pathophysiology of obesity to the benefits of weight loss. The core sections on pharmacotherapy deal with currently available drugs and drugs in pre-clinical development. These sections are complemented with sections on non-drug treatment and general therapeutic aspects. This design provides an integrated view of therapeutic approaches to the treatment of obesity and its associated syndromes.



Pharmacotherapy of Obesity

Author : John P. H. Wilding

Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media

Page : 127 pages

File Size : 12,79 MB

Release : 2008-01-08

Category : Medical

ISBN : 376437425X

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After three introductory chapters that deal with the general theme of obesity – now regarded as a chronic disease – this volume discusses the drugs sibutramine and orlistat, which are approved for long-term use in the US and in much of the rest of the world. The three final chapters discuss future drug targets, like the central nervous system and gut hormones, and how to influence energy expenditure and substrate utilization.



Handbook of Obesity Treatment

Author : Thomas A. Wadden

Publisher : Guilford Press

Page : 644 pages

File Size : 15,4 MB

Release : 2004-07-01

Category : Psychology

ISBN : 9781593850944

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The contemporary successor to the editors' earlier Obesity: Theory and Therapy, this comprehensive handbook guides mental health, medical, and allied health professionals through the process of planning and delivering individualized treatment services for those seeking help for obesity. Concise, extensively referenced chapters present foundational knowledge and review the full range of widely used interventions, including self-help, behavioral, and cognitive-behavioral approaches; pharmacotherapy; and surgery. Provided are state-of-the-art guidelines for assessing obese individuals for health risks and for mood and eating disorders; treatment algorithms for tailoring interventions to the severity of the client's problem; details on adjunctive interventions for improving body image and self-esteem; recommendations for working with child clients; and much more.



The Challenge of Treating Obesity and Overweight

Author : National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine

Publisher : National Academies Press

Page : 117 pages

File Size : 21,82 MB

Release : 2018-01-21

Category : Medical

ISBN : 030946370X

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The Roundtable on Obesity Solutions of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine held a workshop in Washington, DC, on April 6, 2017, titled The Challenge of Treating Obesity and Overweight: A Workshop. The discussions covered treatments for obesity, overweight, and severe obesity in adults and children; emerging treatment opportunities; the development of a workforce for obesity treatments; payment and policy considerations; and promising paths to move forward. This publication summarizes the presentations and discussions from the workshop.



Pediatric Obesity

Author : Michael Freemark

Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media

Page : 473 pages

File Size : 34,61 MB

Release : 2010-09-14

Category : Medical

ISBN : 1603278745

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Childhood obesity and its co-morbidities -- including type 2 diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, sleep apnea, and fatty liver disease -- have seen striking increases in recent years. Despite a wealth of investigation, there is considerable controversy regarding the etiology of childhood obesity and the optimal approaches for prevention and treatment. Pediatric Obesity: Etiology, Pathogenesis, and Treatment addresses the controversy with a range of features that make it a unique resource for those who care for obese children and their families. Written from a perspective that is international in scope, the distinguished authors re-assess the roles of genetic and environmental factors in the pathogenesis of childhood obesity and critically review new studies of the effects of lifestyle, pharmacologic, and surgical interventions. The evidence-based approach of Pediatric Obesity: Etiology, Pathogenesis, and Treatment provides a comprehensive and invaluable guide for all healthcare providers concerned with the evaluation and care of children with nutritional and metabolic disease and with the societal implications of the obesity epidemic.





Pharmacotherapy Handbook

Author : Barbara G. Wells

Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional

Page : 966 pages

File Size : 20,21 MB

Release : 2005

Category : Medical

ISBN : 9780071433228

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BONE AND JOINT DISORDERS Edited by Terry L. Schwinghammer 1. Gout and Hyperuricemia 2. Osteoarthritis 3. Osteoporosis 4. Rheumatoid Arthritis CARDIOVASCULAR DISORDERS Edited by Terry L. Schwinghammer 5. Arrhythmias 6. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation 7. Heart Failure 8. Hyperlipidemia 9.



Child and Adolescent Obesity

Author : Walter Burniat

Publisher : Cambridge University Press

Page : 438 pages

File Size : 17,13 MB

Release : 2006-06-01

Category : Medical

ISBN : 1139437356

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This book addresses the ever increasing problem of obesity in children and adolescents, the long-term health and social problems that arise from this, and approaches to prevention and management. Aimed at doctors, and all health-care professionals, it will be of interest to all those concerned with the increasing prevalence of obesity in both the developed and developing world. It covers all aspects of obesity from epidemiology and prevention to recent developments in biochemistry and genetics, and to the varied approaches to management which are influenced by social and clinical need. A foreword by William Dietz and a forward-looking 'future perspectives' conclusion by Philip James embrace an international team of authors, all with first-hand experience of the issues posed by obesity in the young. This comprehensive survey of an important and growing medical problem will help inform, influence and educate those charged with tackling this crisis.



Thyroid, Obesity and Metabolism

Author : Livio Luzi

Publisher : Springer Nature

Page : 268 pages

File Size : 43,97 MB

Release : 2021-08-27

Category : Medical

ISBN : 3030802671

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This book will provide readers with up-to-date information on thyroid diseases, obesity and metabolic syndrome. The innovative element is the presentation and exploration of possible connections linking thyroid diseases and metabolism dysfunction. Starting from the classification and diagnosis of thyroid diseases, obesity and metabolic syndrome, techniques to study and treat each of the mentioned diseases are given in an easy-to-use way. This volume will be a useful tool for endocrinologists, diabetologists, dieticians, and any professionals involved in the treatment of thyroid diseases.