Handbook of Preventive Interventions for AdultsA complete and current overview of preventive interventions and programs for adults
More than at any time in our history, people are living longer. Yet, in many cases, individuals are beset by emotional, physical, and social problems that can erode their quality of life. Whether the issue is obesity, anxiety, or partner violence, all of these... | | Understanding Diabetes: A Biochemical Perspective
A clear explanation of the cause, diagnosis, and treatment of diabetes
Written for a broad range of readers, including students, researchers, policymakers, health care providers, and diabetes patients and caregivers, this book explains the underlying biochemistry and physiology of diabetes mellitus. Each chapter contains a... | | Stearoyl-CoA Desaturase Genes in Lipid Metabolism
Obesity and diabetes develop as a complex result of genetic, metabolic and environmental factors and are characterized by increased lipogenesis and lipid accumulation in many tissues. Stearoyl-CoA desaturase (SCD) genes are a critical regulator of lipogenesis and catalyzes the synthesis of monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFA), mainly oleoyl-... |