Metabolic Syndrome Research Trends

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Nova Publishers, 2008 - Medical - 253 pages
Since cardiovascular (heart and blood vessel) disease is the leading cause of death for adults in developed countries, many medical studies focus on treating or preventing heart disease and stroke. The metabolic syndrome, a collection of unhealthy body measurements and abnormal laboratory test results, may identify persons at high risk for developing cardiovascular disease. Aggressive lifestyle modification and possible use of medications to treat the conditions that make up the metabolic syndrome may reduce a person's chances of developing heart disease or stroke. This book presents the latest research in the field from around the world.
 

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Genetic Endocrinology of the Metabolic Syndrome Networks of Genotype Determined Feedback Loop Setpoints
1
Metabolic Syndrome in Hypertensive Subjects Amplifying Effect on Target Organ Damage
65
Prevalence of the Metabolic Syndrome and Its Relation to Risks for Cardiovascular Disease
89
Associations Between Carbohydrate Intake and Risk for Coronary Heart Disease Insulin Resistance and the Metabolic Syndrome
105
Diets for Weight Reduction The Recommended Diets and the Popular Diets
121
Metabolic Syndrome Treatment Therapeutic Lifestyle Change
153
The Emerging Role of Inflammatory Markers in the Metabolic Syndrome
171
Obesity Metabolic Syndrome and Weight Management
191
Comparing the Definitions of WHO and ATPIII Metabolic Syndrome MS in School Children
225
Index
235
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