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Energy Balance and Gastrointestinal Cancer
. Ed(S): Markowitz, Sanford; Berger, Nathan A.
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Description for Energy Balance and Gastrointestinal Cancer
Hardback. This book covers obesity-related gastrointestinal malignancies, such as adenocarcinoma of the pancreas, esophagus and colon, focusing on the role of genetic mutation and inflammatory pathways, on diet and exercise, via both animal and patient-based studies. Editor(s): Markowitz, Sanford; Berger, Nathan A. Series: Energy Balance and Cancer. Num Pages: 196 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MFG; MJCL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 461.
The gastrointestinal track provides one of the distinct systems where multiple malignancies, including adenocarcinoma of the pancreas, esophagus and colon are each associated with obesity. This unique association is covered in this volume of Energy Balance and Cancer from the epidemiologic, biologic and potential etiologic viewpoint. The focus on possible dietary contribution as well as the role of exercise in prevention and therapy is presented in both animal model and patient based studies. Special focus is provided also on the role of genetic mutations and inflammatory pathways as drivers of these obesity related gastrointestinal malignancies. Overall, this volume on Energy ... Read more
The gastrointestinal track provides one of the distinct systems where multiple malignancies, including adenocarcinoma of the pancreas, esophagus and colon are each associated with obesity. This unique association is covered in this volume of Energy Balance and Cancer from the epidemiologic, biologic and potential etiologic viewpoint. The focus on possible dietary contribution as well as the role of exercise in prevention and therapy is presented in both animal model and patient based studies. Special focus is provided also on the role of genetic mutations and inflammatory pathways as drivers of these obesity related gastrointestinal malignancies. Overall, this volume on Energy ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
196
Condition
New
Series
Energy Balance and Cancer
Number of Pages
184
Place of Publication
New York, NY, United States
ISBN
9781461423669
SKU
V9781461423669
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Ref
99-15
Reviews for Energy Balance and Gastrointestinal Cancer
From the reviews: “In this book, leading investigators present a crossdisciplinary (basic, translational, and clinical science) view of the current state of the science on the links between gastrointestinal malignancy and energy balance. … aimed at epidemiologists, gastroenterologists, and oncologists as well as students and researchers interested in understanding the connection between obesity and GI cancers … .” (Willem ... Read more