The Role of Nurses in Supporting Patients with Obesity
Obesity is a chronic disease that affects more than 80 million people in the US—more than 4 in 10 adults and nearly 2 in 10 children. The disease puts individuals…
Read MoreWeight Loss: Pharmacologic Possibilities
Guests Cindy Lamendola, MSN, NP, and Patient Champion Sheila Allen discuss prescription treatments for patients with overweight/obesity. They also talk about overcoming challenges to treatment, the importance of lifestyle and…
Read MoreThe Changing Trajectory of Cardiovascular Care
It is an exciting time in cardiovascular prevention and management, where we can work together to make a significant difference for our patients. New pharmacotherapies are changing the disease burden…
Read MoreImpact of Processed Food on Heart Health
Cardiovascular disease (CVD), particularly atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), remains the leading cause of death on a global scale.[i],[ii] CVD is also the leading cause of death in patients with type…
Read MoreOverweight and Obesity: Putting Guidelines Into Practice
Excess fat cells have the potential to cause more than 200 other obesity-associated disorders, including cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Guest Angela Golden, DNP, FNP-C, FAANP, FOMA, discusses effective communication strategies,…
Read MoreHeart Failure and Cardiometabolics: Back to the Basics, Predicted Severity, Prevention and Treatment Techniques
Uncover the essentials of heart failure and cardiometabolics in this dynamic 0.75 CE course. Dive into cutting-edge research for heart failure, revealing groundbreaking drug classes for diabetes and obesity, and…
Read MoreWeight Management: Lifestyle Versus Pharmacotherapy
Amidst the escalating obesity crisis affecting a substantial portion of the population, exploring tailored weight management strategies is increasingly imperative. What role do pharmacotherapy and lifestyle interventions play in weight…
Read MoreCombating Obesity in America
Health inequities affect a variety of health issues, including the chronic condition of obesity. In this episode, learn about the disparate impacts of social determinants of health (SDOH) on obesity.…
Read MoreObesity’s Impact on Mental Health
Obesity has many health implications and increases risks for cardiovascular disease, and one correlation that can’t be ignored is its bidirectional impact on mental health. Join this Medical Alley Association…
Read MoreAdvocacy for Patients with Obesity
In this second of a three-part content series, we explore the topic of advocacy for patients with obesity in partnership with the Medical Alley. Guests Starlin Haydon-Greatting and Garth Reynolds…
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