Energy Metabolism and Obesity

From the reviews: "This is a comprehensive review of the current scientific knowledge of the myriad factors that play a role in the development of obesity . Readers from many levels will find this review helpful, including students, researchers, and others seeking to get an overview of the state of the science of obesity-related research. In addition, practitioners seeking an understanding of the direction in which obesity treatment might be moving will also find this book helpful." (Robert Michael Sargis, Doody s Review Service, February, 2008) "This is a number of valuable up to date information written by recognized experts. All chapters are illustrated by several tables, figures, schemes, photos and color plates of high instructive value and supported by more than 1500 references which considerably increase the information level of this monograph and offer to the reader a deeper study of individual topics. obesitologists, diabetologists, endocrinologists and several other experts of special related fields will consider this monograph as one of valuable acquisition of their library." (Endocrine Regulations, February, 2008) "This book presents in 14 chapters written by US experts, a compilation of critical articles on topics related to energy metabolism and obesity. The titles include reviews on leptin, adiponectin, melanocortin, gastrointestinal hormones, growth hormone and ghrelin. Topics related to obesity include syndromic obesities, Prader Willi syndrome, antipsychotic drugs, as well as the surgical approach to obesity. Concise and clearly written overviews. For clinicians and researchers." (Pediatric Endocrinology Reviews, Vol. 5 (3), March, 2008) "Dr. Donohue s book is organized into 14 chapters and each is authored by a leader in the field. Each chapter is comprehensive and can serve as an independent reference for its specific topic . In summary, Dr. Donohue has constructed a comprehensive, well-organized and ably-prosed reference . To the graduate student her book would be a valuable blueprint to guide study in the now inter-disciplinary field of obesity research. To the expert her digest offers ease of access, novel information and integrative understanding." (Christina L. Sherry, Psychoneuroendocrinology, August, 2008)

From the reviews: "This is a comprehensive review of the current scientific knowledge of the myriad factors that play a role in the development of obesity ... . Readers from many levels will find this review helpful, including students, researchers, and others seeking to get an overview of the state of the science of obesity-related research. In addition, practitioners seeking an understanding of the direction in which obesity treatment might be moving will also find this book helpful." (Robert Michael Sargis, Doody's Review Service, February, 2008) "This is ... a number of valuable up to date information written by recognized experts. ... All chapters are illustrated by several tables, figures, schemes, photos and color plates of high instructive value and supported by more than 1500 references which considerably increase the information level of this monograph and offer to the reader a ... deeper study of individual topics. ... obesitologists, diabetologists, endocrinologists and several other experts of special related fields will consider this monograph as one of valuable acquisition of their library." (Endocrine Regulations, February, 2008) "This book presents in 14 chapters written by US experts, a compilation of critical articles on topics related to energy metabolism and obesity. The titles include reviews on leptin, adiponectin, melanocortin, gastrointestinal hormones, growth hormone and ghrelin. Topics related to obesity include syndromic obesities, Prader Willi syndrome, antipsychotic drugs, as well as the surgical approach to obesity. Concise and clearly written overviews. For clinicians and researchers." (Pediatric Endocrinology Reviews, Vol. 5 (3), March, 2008) "Dr. Donohue's book is organized into 14 chapters and each is authored by a leader in the field. Each chapter is comprehensive and can serve as an independent reference for its specific topic ... . In summary, Dr. Donohue has constructed a comprehensive, well-organized and ably-prosed reference ... . To the graduate student her book would be a valuable blueprint to guide study in the now inter-disciplinary field of obesity research. To the expert her digest offers ease of access, novel information and integrative understanding." (Christina L. Sherry, Psychoneuroendocrinology, August, 2008)