Drs Robert Kushner and obesity pharmacotherapy expert Ania Jastreboff discuss how to use the new obesity medications effectively in clinic. Tune in to hear expert recommendations on patient communication, side effects, and more. Relevant disclo

'Diabesity' in Clinic: Prevention and Management

Jul 6th, 2023 18m 43s

Diabetes and obesity are on the rise, and there are new tools to help the prevention and management of this twin epidemic of "diabesity" in primary care. Drs Robert Kushner and Tim Garvey discuss. Relevant disclosures can be found with the epis

Medical Evaluation of the Patient Who Presents With Obesity

Jun 6th, 2023 20m 40s

How do you medically evaluate a person who presents with obesity? Drs Robert Kushner and Amanda Velazquez share practical tools and pearls for community clinicians. Relevant disclosures can be found with the episode show notes on Medscape (http

Setting Up Your Office Practice for Comfortable and Effective Obesity Care

May 3rd, 2023 17m 20s

Need practical advice on setting up your office to provide nonstigmatized, comfortable, and effective obesity care? Drs Robert Kushner and Scott Kahan are here to help. Relevant disclosures can be found with the episode show notes on Medscape (

Obesity as a Disease: Changing the Paradigm

Apr 5th, 2023 19m 24s

How can you change the paradigm on obesity as a disease? In this episode, Drs Robert Kushner and Donna Ryan dig into the science, speak about bias within the healthcare system, and advocate for better patient care. Relevant disclosures can be f

How to Challenge Obesity Bias and Stigma in Healthcare

Apr 5th, 2023 21m 32s

Join Dr Robert Kushner and Joe Nadglowski, CEO of the Obesity Action Coalition, for a discussion on how weight-based bias and stigma harm patients living with obesity, and how you can help. Relevant disclosures can be found with the episode sho

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