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Clinicians recently met to discuss innovative solutions to the causes of obesity, preventive strategies, and therapeutic management approaches. See some of the highlights of the 2016 Summit. We hope to see you in 2017!
The most current topics were presented, including
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Review of FDA-approved weight loss drugs |
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Science of environmental factors on obesity |
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The link between obesity and comorbidities |
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Expanded role of surgery in treating obesity and diabetes |
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New health and wellness mobile devices and apps to incorporate into your practice |
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Strategies to reduce and treat childhood obesity rates |
Here is what our attendees said:
I’ve attended the past 3 Obesity Summits and this was the best one yet!
This was a great, comprehensive look at obesity and the many facets of treatment.
Excellent! I loved the follow up with the patient panel. I also enjoyed the interaction with the audience with the questions.
Top notch group who presented unbiased and current data from their own experiences.
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| Dr. Brian Donley, Cleveland Clinic Chief of Staff, gave the opening remarks |
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| One of the favorite sessions is the patient panel, where attendees have the opportunity to learn from patients who have lost weight from either surgery or medical therapy. |
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| Dr. Kevin Hall discusses why America’s Biggest Losers regained the weight |
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| An annual feature of the Summit is the live transmission of surgeries |
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| Abstracts are accepted for display. Diverse research was represented from Administration of Medication Side Effect Education...Timing is Everything to Under the Radar: Diagnosing Binge Eating Disorder in a Pediatric Obesity Clinic |
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Attendees take the opportunity to network with colleagues
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1950 Richmond Rd, TR204, Lyndhurst, OH 44124
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