Obesity, a metabolic disease characterized by excessive adipose tissue, is a global epidemic affecting individuals of all ages. Classified by body mass index (BMI), it poses significant health risks, including diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, arthritis, sleep apnea, and cancer. Given its chronic nature and associated morbidity and mortality, prompt diagnosis and treatment are essential.This activity will cover updates on recent advancements in pharmacologic therapies, focusing on their efficacy not only in weight loss but also in managing diabetes and improving cardiovascular health. The interprofessional approach to evaluating and treating obesity will be highlighted, emphasizing the importance of lifestyle modifications, medication, and, when necessary, bariatric surgery. Overall, clinicians will acquire valuable insights into the latest strategies for addressing obesity and its related health issues, enabling them to enhance patient care and outcomes.
- Provider:StatPearls, LLC
- Activity Link: https://www.statpearls.com/ArticleLibrary/viewarticle/120320
- Start Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- Credit Details: IPCE Credits: 1.5 hours
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.5 hours
Nursing: 1.5 hours
Pharmacy: 1.5 hours - MOC Credit Details: ABS - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABS)
ABOS - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABOS)
ABPATH - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABPATH)
ABA - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABA)
ABTS - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABTS)
ABIM - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Medical Knowledge (ABIM)
ABS - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABS)
ABP - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment (ABP)
ABTS - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABTS) - Commercial Support: No
- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
- Fee to Participate: Variable
- Measured Outcome: Learner Knowledge, Learner/Team Competence
- Provider Ship: Directly Provided
- Registration: Open to all
- Specialty: Adolescent Medicine, Ambulatory/Outpatient, Bariatric Surgery, Cardiothoracic, Endocrine, Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, General Operative Anesthesia, General Orthopaedics, General Pediatrics, Internal Medicine, Non-Thoracic Surgery, Pediatric Endocrinology