Practical Obesity Therapy

Author: Pei Haicheng
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Publish Date: 2006-04-01
Features: This book is co-authored by renowned clinical experts on obesity from over 10 Level 3A hospitals nationwide. It consists of 14 chapters and approximately 600,000 words. The content includes epidemiology, etiology, pathogenesis, biochemistry and physiology, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, complications, classification, diagnosis and differential diagnosis, various treatments, pediatric obesity, elderly obesity, female obesity, prevention and countermeasures, etc. Adhering to the principles of comprehensiveness, novelty, and practicality, it systematically reflects the fundamental theories and professional knowledge related to obesity. It also highlights new theories and technologies in the diagnosis and treatment of obesity both domestically and internationally, and incorporates traditional Chinese medicine's perspectives and experiences in diagnosing and treating obesity. The book strives to meet the practical needs of clinical diagnosis and treatment while aiming for a balance of advancement, guidance, and practicality. It is suitable for clinical doctors, medical students, and patients with obesity for reference.
The prevalence of obesity is rapidly increasing. Beyond affecting appearance, obesity is closely associated with various diseases such as cardiovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, hyperuricemia, certain tumors, and sleep apnea. As a result, it is gaining increasing attention and importance. This book is co-authored by renowned clinical experts on obesity from over 10 Level 3A hospitals nationwide. It consists of 14 chapters and approximately 600,000 words. The content includes epidemiology, etiology, pathogenesis, biochemistry and physiology, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, complications, classification, diagnosis and differential diagnosis, various treatments, pediatric obesity, elderly obesity, female obesity, prevention and countermeasures, etc. Adhering to the principles of comprehensiveness, novelty, and practicality, it systematically reflects the fundamental theories and professional knowledge related to obesity. It also highlights new theories and technologies in the diagnosis and treatment of obesity both domestically and internationally, and incorporates traditional Chinese medicine's perspectives and experiences in diagnosing and treating obesity. The book strives to meet the practical needs of clinical diagnosis and treatment while aiming for a balance of advancement, guidance, and practicality. It is suitable for clinical doctors, medical students, and patients with obesity for reference.