Endocrinology

Extensively revised and updated, this definitive second edition synthesizes new, original research findings related to anthropometric and body composition data, dietary intake, cardiorespiratory function, motor and psychomotor skills, muscle strength, and biochemical and physiological parameters of ..

The prevention and treatment of obesity is a major concern for physicians and healthcare professionals. This book presents an exhaustive review of modern management of this widespread epidemic. Providing important information on nutrition, exercise, and behavioral management, the text discusses spec..

The prevention and treatment of obesity is a major concern for physicians and healthcare professionals. This book presents an exhaustive review of modern management of this widespread epidemic. Providing important information on nutrition, exercise, and behavioral management, the text discusses spec..

Although cardiovascular disease remains the leading proximate cause of death in the United States, it is now estimated that obesity may be equivalent to smoking as the leading cause of preventable death in America. In light of these statistics, this reference presents our current understanding of t..

Obesity and Diabetes Mellitus..

An examination of the popular and expanding field of reproductive toxicology, this expanded third edition presents cutting-edge scientific developments in this constantly evolving discipline. Topics include epigenetic mechanisms and omics; the role of genomics, proteomics, and metabolomics in human ..

This volume provides a complete review of all the articles which have appeared in the literature since 1986 that pertain to the adrenal medulla and adrenal chromaffin. Over 1700 articles are reviewed, organized, and summarized. Topics covered include the transplantation of medulla into the brain, st..

Recent research in diabetes has proven Type 1 diabetes is no longer a purely a juvenile disease. It has been projected adult Type 1 diabetes will increase 40% from 1997-2010, and as our understanding of the pathogeneisis of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes grows - it is apparent that some cases previously..