Metabolic Syndrome
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Obesity Nursing Management — Lewis's Medical-Surgical Nursing: Assessment and Management of Clinical Problems▶ 0:47That's nearly one in two peopleIt is a staggering statistic and it really highlights why this deep dive into obesity and its close relative metabolic syndrome is…AbsolutelyObesity, Starvation, and Anorexia of Aging — Pathophysiology: The Biologic Basis for Disease in Adults and Children▶ 10:23Excess visceral fat is deeply and causally associated with impaired lipid and glucose metabolism,severe insulin resistance, the onset of metabolic syndrome, and a dramatically increased risk of both cardiovascular disease and various cancersThe grand takeaway here is that the complications of excess weight are directly dictated by where the body is forced to store…Endocrine Function & Aging — Gerontologic Nursing▶ 2:20You'll miss it every timeSo we're going to cover metabolic syndrome, diabetes, thyroid, osteoporosis, and even the often ignored topic of sexual dysfunctionBut we have to start with the big picture