Obesity and Nutrition
People fighting obesity often look for treatments that will quickly help them lose weight. Lately, an increasing number are achieving that goal by having intragastric balloons placed in their stomachs to reduce their appetite. But, can they maintain their weight loss over the long term? Dr. Bruno Sander and his colleagues s... Read more
Eight experts will discuss novel endoscopic approaches for the treatment of obesity during Tuesday’s Kelly and Carlos Pelligrini SSAT and SAGES Luncheon Symposium. The annual symposium, which qualifies for up to three hours of CME credit and does not require a ticket, is co-sponsored by SSAT and the Society of American Gast... Read more
Sunday afternoon, four experts representing multiple disciplines will discuss several new devices for the treatment of obesity during a DDW Clinical Symposium jointly sponsored by AGA, ASGE and SSAT. Read more
A panel of experts will discuss the practice implications of new and emerging endoscopic therapies for treating obesity during Saturday’s ASGE Clinical Symposium Endoscopic Management of Obesity. Barham K. Abu Dayyeh, MD, MPH, assistant professor of medicine, division of gastroenterology and hepatology, at the Mayo Clinic,... Read more
In an era when rates of obesity and other lifestyle-related diseases are dominant, it is important for both current and future health professionals to stay updated on advances in the field. Read more