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Medscape InDiscussion: Obesity

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Join Dr Robert Kushner for Medscape InDiscussion: Obesity, a podcast series where thought leaders and clinical experts share their diverse insights and practical ideas for optimizing patient care. Relevant disclosures can be found with the episode show notes on Medscape (https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/982630). The topics and discussions are planned, produced, and reviewed independently of advertisers. This podcast is intended only for US healthcare professionals.

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Obesity Rx: How to Use New Medications in Clinic 03.08.2023 21:49

Drs Robert Kushner and obesity pharmacotherapy expert Ania Jastreboff discuss how to use the new obesity medications effectively in clinic. Tune in to hear expert recommendations on patient communication, side effects, and more. Relevant disclosures can be found with the episode show notes on Medscape (https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/982636). The topics and discussions are planned, produced,...

'Diabesity' in Clinic: Prevention and Management 06.07.2023 18:43

Diabetes and obesity are on the rise, and there are new tools to help the prevention and management of this twin epidemic of "diabesity" in primary care. Drs Robert Kushner and Tim Garvey discuss. Relevant disclosures can be found with the episode show notes on Medscape (https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/982635). The topics and discussions are planned, produced, and reviewed independently of ad...

Medical Evaluation of the Patient Who Presents With Obesity 06.06.2023 20:40

How do you medically evaluate a person who presents with obesity? Drs Robert Kushner and Amanda Velazquez share practical tools and pearls for community clinicians. Relevant disclosures can be found with the episode show notes on Medscape (https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/982633). The topics and discussions are planned, produced, and reviewed independently of advertisers. This podcast is inten...

Setting Up Your Office Practice for Comfortable and Effective Obesity Care 03.05.2023 17:20

Need practical advice on setting up your office to provide nonstigmatized, comfortable, and effective obesity care? Drs Robert Kushner and Scott Kahan are here to help. Relevant disclosures can be found with the episode show notes on Medscape (https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/982632). The topics and discussions are planned, produced, and reviewed independently of advertisers. This podcast is i...

Obesity as a Disease: Changing the Paradigm 05.04.2023 19:24

How can you change the paradigm on obesity as a disease? In this episode, Drs Robert Kushner and Donna Ryan dig into the science, speak about bias within the healthcare system, and advocate for better patient care. Relevant disclosures can be found with the episode show notes on Medscape (https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/982631). The topics and discussions are planned, produced, and reviewed i...

How to Challenge Obesity Bias and Stigma in Healthcare 05.04.2023 21:32

Join Dr Robert Kushner and Joe Nadglowski, CEO of the Obesity Action Coalition, for a discussion on how weight-based bias and stigma harm patients living with obesity, and how you can help. Relevant disclosures can be found with the episode show notes on Medscape (https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/982630). The topics and discussions are planned, produced, and reviewed independently of advertise...