oxidation and adipocytokines. Thisbook explains the aetiology, pathogenesis and clinical treatment ofall risk factors as well as the relationship with diabetes, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, polycystic ovary syndrome andcoronary heart disease. The Metabolic Syndrome  has been furtherimproved from the 1st edition that was highly commendedin 2006 Annual British Medical Association medical bookscompetition.  All chapters from the first edition are fullyupdated and this new edition contains an increase in internationalcontributions and five new chapters on:Childhood obesity and metabolic syndromeBariatric surgery for obesityFitnessBrain insulin resistance and appetiteThe nature of the insulin resistance seen in metabolicsyndrome.This brand new edition of The Metabolic Syndromewill be an indispensable resource for all clinical researchers,physicians and scientists requiring detailed up-to-date informationon the metabolic syndrome to further their own research or to treatand manage the syndrome and its complications. Specifically, thetext will be of particular relevance to those involved and workingin the fields of diabetes, endocrinology, obesity, cardiology,vascular disease and hepatology.

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