"Obesity Management" & "Metabolic Syndrome" from Mary Ann Liebert, Inc.Mary Ann Liebert, Inc. (Larchmont, NY) has begun the publication of two new journals, including Obesity Management and Metabolic Syndrome metabolic syndrome n. See syndrome X. Metabolic syndrome A group of risk factors for heart disease, diabetes, and stroke. and Related Disorders. The former title will be published six times a year and the latter title quarterly. Targeted to a range of health care professionals, Obesity Management is written to provide information to assist patients "more effectively manage their weight-related co-morbidities," the company said, including: articles on prevention and treatment; interviews with obesity experts; summaries of current research; Internet and web resources; reviews of new books/media; and, advice from Centers for Obesity Research and Education. It also includes information on health hazards associated with obesity, including heart disease, diabetes and arthritis. An annual subscription for an individual costs $55 online, $99 in print and $114 for both editions. An annual subscription for institutions costs $175 online, $225 in print and $229 for both editions. Metabolic Syndrome is designed to be a forum for the examination of the pathophysiology pathophysiology /patho·phys·i·ol·o·gy/ (-fiz?e-ol´ah-je) the physiology of disordered function. path·o·phys·i·ol·o·gy n. 1. , recognition and treatment of conditions associated with metabolic syndrome, including obesity, endothelial dysfunction Endothelial dysfunction is a physiological dysfunction of normal biochemical processes carried out by the endothelium, the cells that line the inner surface of all blood vessels including arteries and veins (as well as the innermost lining of the heart and lymphatics. , insulin resistance Insulin Resistance Definition Insulin resistance is not a disease as such but rather a state or condition in which a person's body tissues have a lowered level of response to insulin, a hormone secreted by the pancreas that helps to regulate the level , diabetes, glucose intolerance, hypertension, cardiovascular disease Cardiovascular disease Disease that affects the heart and blood vessels. Mentioned in: Lipoproteins Test cardiovascular disease and polycystic ovarian syndrome Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) A condition in which the eggs are not released from the ovaries and instead form multiple cysts. Mentioned in: Oophorectomy, Ovarian Cysts . It also carries information on new developments, research, reviews, and commentaries on specific topics such as insulin resistance and lifestyle and the metabolic syndrome. An annual subscription for individuals costs $134 online, $160 in print and $187 for both. An annual subscription for institutions costs $246 online, $281 in print and $330 for both. |
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