Live Q&A: The Epidemic Within the Pandemic: Managing Complications in Populations with Obesity
Premiere Date: Wednesday, August 4, 2021This activity offers CE credit for:
- Physicians (CME)
- Pharmacists (ACPE)
- Other
All other clinicians will receive a Certificate of Attendance stating this activity was certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Credit Expiration Date:
Thursday, August 4, 2022
Note: Credit Is No Longer Available
 | Robert F. Kushner, MD, MS, DABOM Professor, Departments of Medicine and Medical Education Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine Chicago, IL |
Obesity is increasingly recognized as a multi-causal chronic disease that leads to structural and physiological abnormalities and functional impairments. Despite the growing prevalence and substantial burden of obesity in terms of health-related quality of life (HRQoL), healthcare utilization, and healthcare costs, obesity remains underdiagnosed and undertreated. The recent recognition that obesity is associated with increased risk of morbidity and mortality with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) shines a light on the fact that obesity is characterized by higher prevalence of physiologic alterations, such as chronic inflammation and impaired respiratory function, when compared to the non-obese state.
This live question and answer session is your opportunity to ask questions based on the CME Outfitters Live and OnDemand where expert faculty focus on the pathophysiological features of obesity that influence weight loss, guidelines for screening, diagnosis, and patient counseling, and how to assess efficacy and safety of available and emerging therapies for long-term treatment of obesity.. To view the full activity ahead of this live Q&A, click here.
At the end of this CE activity, participants should be able to:
- Identify pathophysiological features of obesity that influence weight loss and maintenance.
- Apply guidelines for screening, diagnosis, and patient counseling for obesity and obesity-related disorders.
- Assess efficacy and safety of available and emerging therapies for long-term treatment of obesity.
The following learning objectives pertain only to those requesting CNE or CPE credit:
- Identify pathophysiological features of obesity that influence weight loss and maintenance.
- Summarize guidelines for screening, diagnosis, and patient counseling for obesity and obesity-related disorders.
- Describe the efficacy and safety of available and emerging therapies for long-term treatment of obesity.
Supported by an educational grant from Novo Nordisk, Inc.
Primary care physicians, endocrinologists, nurse practitioners, PAs, nurses, and pharmacists
CME Credit (Physicians):
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CME Outfitters, LLC, designates this live activity for a maximum of .5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
CPE Credit (Pharmacists):
CME Outfitters, LLC, is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. .5 contact hour (0.05 CEUs). Universal Activity Number:
Live: JA0007185-0000-21-144-L01-P
Type: knowledge-based
Note to Nurse Practitioners: Nurse Practitioners can apply for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP). AANP will accept AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education. Nurse practitioners can also apply for credit through their state boards.
Note to PAs: PAs may claim a maximum of .5 Category 1 credits for completing this activity. NCCPA accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society.
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Disclosure Declaration
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Dr. Kushner reports that he receives research support from Epitomee Medical. He is a consultant for Novo Nordisk and WW International, Inc.
Warren Beckman (planning committee) has no disclosures to report.
Evan Luberger (planning committee) has no disclosures to report.
Jan Perez (planning committee) has no disclosures to report.
Sharon Tordoff (planning committee) has no disclosures to report.
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