Research Spotlight: Discovering Practice Patterns of Obesity Medication Use Among Pediatric Bariatric Surgeons
Researchers surveyed pediatric bariatric surgeons and obesity medicine specialists about their use of weight loss medications in youth.
Obesity
Obesity increases the risk for many diseases, especially heart disease, stroke, cancer, and diabetes.
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Behavioral Psychology Program
Lifestyle programs at the Massachusetts General Hospital Weight Center are designed to address the knowledge, skills, attitudes and thoughts that drive behaviors related to eating and activity.
Medically Intensive Nutrition Therapy
The Medically Intensive Nutrition Therapy (MINT®) program is an education and support program combined with structured meal replacements and medication management for improved weight loss and health outcomes.
Revision for Weight Loss Surgery
Revisional weight loss surgery is performed by bariatric surgeons at the Massachusetts General Hospital Weight Center to redo or convert a prior weight loss procedure.
Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy
Regularly performed by surgeons at the Massachusetts General Hospital Weight Center, the vertical sleeve gastrectomy (VSG) is a weight loss procedure that reduces the size of the stomach.
Weight Loss Gastric Balloon System
The weight loss gastric balloon system is an innovative nonsurgical procedure used by physicians in the Massachusetts General Hospital Weight Center to encourage weight loss in appropriately selected patients with obesity.
eNutrition Program
The eNutrition Program is designed for Mass General Weight Center patients who have completed an initial comprehensive evaluation and have been referred by their Weight Center registered dietitian.
Obesity
Obesity has a far-ranging negative effect on health. People who are overweight or obese are at increased risk for developing many different health conditions, including heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and bone and joint disease.
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