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Guidelines Side-By-Side Pediatric Obesity

Comparing Pediatric Obesity Guidelines – Guidelines Side-By-Side (Childhood Obesity Awareness Month)

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Childhood obesity is a prevalent chronic disease affecting children today, with a complex etiology involving genetic, physiological, environmental, and socioeconomic factors. The increase in childhood obesity rates in the United States has been significant, rising from approximately 5% in the 1960s to over 19% according to recent estimates. This condition greatly increases the risk of […]

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Guidelines
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Obesity Medicine & Nutrition • Pediatrics • Adolescent Medicine
Guidelines Rundown - Cholesterol Management

Cholesterol Management – Guidelines Rundown (National Cholesterol Education Month)

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Our Guidelines Rundown Series continues with a new article that explores the topic of cholesterol management for National Cholesterol Education Month 2024. To offer guidance and support for clinical decision-making, several societies have released comprehensive guidelines that cover various aspects of cholesterol, including dyslipidemia, the role of non-statin therapies, nutrition, and more. In this article, we […]

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Guidelines
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Cardiology • General Cardiology • Interventional Cardiology • Obesity Medicine & Nutrition
Guidelines Side-By-Side Bariatric Surgery

Comparing Bariatric Surgery Guidelines – Guidelines Side-By-Side

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Affecting more than one-third of adults in the US, obesity remains a pressing health challenge for both providers and patients, conferring significant risk for comorbidities such as type 2 diabetes, obstructive sleep apnea, and cardiovascular disease. While lifestyle modifications and medical therapies, including anti-obesity medications (AOM), can be effective for some, they often fall short […]

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Guidelines
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Anesthesiology • Endocrinology • Obesity Medicine & Nutrition
Guidelines Side-By-Side Obesity Rx

Anti-Obesity Medications – Guidelines Side-By-Side

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Obesity remains a pervasive health challenge affecting a significant portion of the population worldwide, with implications extending beyond physical appearance to encompass profound metabolic and cardiovascular risks. As medical understanding evolves, the focus on effective weight management strategies has intensified, supported by advancements in pharmacotherapy.  As recommendations and anti-obesity medications (AOM) pharmacotherapies evolve, understanding the […]

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Guidelines • Medications
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Obesity Medicine & Nutrition
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