Biography
Biography: Maria Deryl
Abstract
Obesity is a global epidemic with far reaching medical and social consequences. Th is presentation will provide participants with the opportunity to explore every facet of obesity care in one place operational, scientifi c, clinical and business. The goal of this presentation is to engage health care providers in learning about the medical wellness, weight loss and expose them to cutting-edge clinical and research approaches for the recognition, treatment and prevention of obesity. The information is focused on improving patient’s total wellness by utilizing clinical research and evidence-based strategies to address the myriad of comorbid conditions related to obesity to help practitioners to treat the whole person, not just obesity. Resources and tools that are needed to develop comprehensive weight management program will be presented. Th e following topics will be addressed: Basic Science and Obesity, Obesity Algorithm, Obesity defi ned as a disease, Obesity as a multifactorial disease, Obesity Management Goals, Obesity Classifi cation, Adiposopathy, Stress and Obesity, Patient Evaluation: history, physical exam, laboratory and diagnostic testing, Treatment, concurrent medications, The impact of the Aff ordable Care Act on obesity treatment, Health risks associated with obesity, Weight-management technologies, Endocrine disorders and obesity, Pharmacologic options for obesity, Addiction related strategies that can be used to improve weight loss outcomes, Comprehensive, evidence-based, personalized care for patients to reverse diabetes, cardiovascular issues, and many other high risk, high cost medical conditions.