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💥This free, virtual conference is open to anyone living with #obesity looking to connect with each other, as well as experts, academics and health professionals working in the area of evidence-based obesity management. #obesitytreatment #peoplewithlivedexperience #health

Today is World Obesity Day, a day dedicated to promoting understanding, prevention, and treatment of obesity through an empathetic lens. As advocates for health equity, we stand with World Obesity Day in our mission to improve health outcomes through innovative clinical trials. For sponsors, CROs, and sites looking to advance their obesity studies, reach out to us for tailored support and solutions: https://hubs.ly/Q02mZ9Nd0 Partner with us to pioneer your research and pave the way for a brighter future, for everyone. #WorldObesityDay #AddressingObesity #Obesity #ClinicalTrials #EvrimaTechnologies

join me and ted varkas as we discuss the impact of childhood obesity! see the zoom code below.

Did you know that more than 1 in 5 US adults have obesity? Better understand the pathophysiology of #obesity, along with some of the barriers encountered by patients and clinicians during the management of this disease. Learn more at https://e.lilly/3Hd7x9U #HCPs #clinicians #obesityresearch

Lilly Medical US , Eli Lilly and Company - you are making a difference and increasing the awareness of Obesity as a disease 👏 . Nice illustration on #obesity Reflecting on the impact of obesity in ICU settings- Managing obesity poses unique challenges !! #🧠 Altered Respiratory Drive #Difficulty with ventilation (Decreased compliance, FRC, Atelectasis),bag-mask ventilation, Intubation #fattyliverdisease #insulinresistance #phamacokinetics abnormal for some drugs #pulmonaryhypertension #venousthromboembolism #vascularaccess -difficulty #Demand Ischemia #pressureulcers #mobility decreased #aki / #ckd ......... and many others! Addressing obesity in intensive care is a challenge and it requires tailored approaches and interdisciplinary collaboration. More a reason to increase awareness of Obesity! #ObesityAwareness #ICUcare #healthcarechallenges

We are on the cusp of a sea change in how obesity is treated. The clinical efficacy of the newest treatments is remarkable. But today's business model will only serve a small percentage of those who need the help. I am excited to share the first of a series of pieces we are working on laying out a vision for the future of obesity treatment and addressing the signature challenge of scale. https://lnkd.in/eemjRGES

🎙️ 👨⚕️ This week’s podcast is all about advocacy in obesity care! Dr. Nina Crowley, PhD, RDN, LD talks with James Zervios, the VP and Chief of Staff for the Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) about #ObesityCareWeek, an annual awareness effort that aims to increase understanding of obesity and improve the ways we care for those affected. Despite extensive research and studies, stigma and misperceptions continue to negatively shape the way people with obesity are treated. During Obesity Care Week, we are raising awareness of the 5 Principles of Obesity and encouraging our supporters to sign the pledge! https://lnkd.in/eaFQ5QCC 1️⃣ It is undeniable that obesity is a chronic disease. 2️⃣ Obesity is driven by powerful underlying biology, not choice. 3️⃣ The many health effects of excess weight can start early. 4️⃣ Obesity is Treatable. 5️⃣ Weight bias, stigma and discrimination are harmful Tune in to this week's episode HERE: https://lnkd.in/eaffMW2h Sign up for daily alerts so you can take action all week! www.obesitycareweek.org

"Rethinking Size in Healthcare:" Brooke Boyarsky Pratt of knownwell shares how she was inspired by her own experience of weight bias and stigma in healthcare to offer weight-inclusive primary care and obesity care. #purposedriven #sizeinclusive #healthcareindustry WATCH this snippet then CLICK on the link in the comments for the full interview!