Current Trends in the Diagnosis and Management of Metabolic Disorders

This  volume provides an overview of the biochemical basis of metabolic  diseases and molecular basis of chemical pathologies. Metabolic  disorders occur when metabolic processes in the body are disrupted. They  contribute a significant burden to human health globally. They can be  congenital or acquired, for example, diabetes mellitus, obesity,  metabolic syndrome, osteoporosis, osteopenia, mild-moderate  hypovitaminosis D, erectile dysfunction, dyslipidemia, and thyroiditis.  Metabolic disorders have gained significant importance due to the  exponential increase in obesity worldwide. Early diagnosis of metabolic  disorders is important in order to employ lifestyle and risk factor  modification.

Features:

• An overview of the biochemical basis of metabolic diseases and molecular basis of chemical pathologies
• Describes recent trends in diagnosis of metabolic disorders
• Discusses management and treatment of metabolic diseases
• Allows  quick identification and retrieval of material by researchers learning  the efficacy, associated dosage and toxicity of each of the classes of  compounds
• Suitable globally for graduate and postgraduate students studying metabolic diseases