FACULTY:
is board certified in Pediatrics and Pediatric Endocrinology by the American Board of Pediatrics at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.
OVERVIEW:
In this informative episode of Pediatrics Now, we dive into the latest updates from our Pediatric Grand Rounds. Pediatric Endocrinologist Elia Escaname, MD shares invaluable insights into obesity management and prevention strategies, highlighting the groundbreaking advancements in endocrinology for treating type 2 diabetes and obesity.
Explore the era of GLP-1 receptor agonists, a promising option for managing childhood obesity and type 2 diabetes. Learn about the intricate considerations in diagnosing childhood obesity, how BMI is utilized, and the importance of comprehensive evaluations including annual health checks.
Gain a deeper understanding of the challenges in treating obesity, from medication approvals to the significance of lifestyle interventions. Discover the pivotal studies on FDA-approved medications for obesity in children and the potential side effects to watch out for.
OVERALL LEARNING OBJECTIVE:
Increased awareness and education for pediatric providers
DISCLOSURE TO LEARNERS:
Elia Nila Escaname, MD has no financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.
The Pediatric Grand Rounds Planning Committee (Deepak Kamat, MD, PhD, Steven Seidner, MD, Daniel Ranch, MD and Elizabeth Hanson, MD) has no financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.
The UT Health Science Center San Antonio and Deepak Kamat, MD course director and content reviewer for the activity, have reviewed all financial disclosure information for all speakers, facilitators, and planning committee members; and determined and resolved all conflicts of interests.
CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION STATEMENTS:
The UT Health Science Center San Antonio is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The UT Health Science Center San Antonio designates this live activity up to a maximum of 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Creditsâ„¢.
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the activity, with individual assessments of the participant and feedback to the participant, enables the participant to earn 0.50 MOC point in the American Board of Pediatrics’ (ABP) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABP MOC credit.
Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE:
Healthcare professionals will receive a certificate of attendance and are asked to consult with their licensing board for information on applicability and acceptance.
Credit may be obtained upon successful completion of the activity’s evaluation.
RELEASE DATE:
11/27/2024
EXPIRATION DATE:
8/31/2027