Tackling Obesity and the New Weight Loss Drugs: What a Hospitalist Needs to Know

Bedside decisions hinge on understanding today’s weight-loss agents. In this on-demand session, we describe the pathophysiology of obesity, illustrate mechanisms and effectiveness of FDA-approved therapies, and identify inpatient considerations through interactive, case-based scenarios. You’ll apply key pearls to diagnose adverse reactions and drug mimics, elevating hospital care from admission to discharge.

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On-Demand

Expires on Apr 30, 2027

Cost

Member: $0.00

Non-Member: $55.00

Credit Offered

0.75 CME Credit

0.75 ABIM-MOC Point

0.75 Participation Credit

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Learning Objectives
After completing this activity, learners should be able to:

Describe the pathophysiology of obesity to identify updated pharmacological treatment approaches.
Illustrate how FDA-approved medications treat obesity and what hospitalists need to know when caring for these patients in the hospital.
Apply newly acquired knowledge in a case-based format to diagnose the most commonly encountered signs, symptoms, and adverse reactions.

Faculty

Yelena Burklin

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Faculty Disclosures
The individuals in control of content for this activity have no relevant relationships with ACCME-defined ineligible companies to disclose unless listed here. Any relevant relationships were mitigated prior to the start of this activity.

Accreditation Statement
The Society of Hospital Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

CME Credit Statement
The Society of Hospital Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)^TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

MOC Credit Statement
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 0.75 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine's (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.

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