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Obesity
Exercise improves brain outcomes in overweight or obese children
September 06, 2022
The ActiveBrains trials associated exercise with improved intelligence and cognitive function in overweight or obese children.
Pediatric obesity: A bigger problem than we thought
August 29, 2022
Dr. Gregory Weiss reflects on a recent literature review breaking down different subtypes of pediatric obesity.
How to engage in effective clinical conversations about obesity
July 22, 2022
Small shifts in your communication style and tactics when discussing obesity with patients can significantly impact how your message is received.
QSYMIA approved by FDA for treatment of obesity in adolescents
July 20, 2022
VIVUS LLC announced the US Food and Drug Administration's approval of QSYMIA (phentermine and topiramate extended-release capsules) for the treatment of obesity in adolescents ages 12 to 17 years.
Do infant weight gain patterns affect adult risk of coronary heart disease?
July 05, 2022
Based on an investigation of associations between patterns of growth in infant weight and adult-onset coronary heart disease, the answer seems to be no.
FDA approves treatment for chronic weight management in adolescents aged 12 years and older
June 28, 2022
Recently, the FDA announced the approval of supplemental indication for phentermine and topiramate extended-release capsules for chronic weight management in children aged 12 years and older.
Obesity in pediatrics: perspectives from a pediatrician and a pediatric nurse practitioner
February 25, 2022
Two pediatric health care providers offer best practices for treating patients with obesity.
Addressing atypical anorexia: Part 1
January 28, 2022
Contemporary Pediatrics sat down with Dr. Erin Harrop, an assistant professor at University of Denver in Colorado and a licensed medical social worker to talk about atypical anorexia nervosa, including diagnostic challenges.
Managing pandemic related obesity in schools
September 28, 2021
School nurses and nurse practitioners play an important role in assessing the child’s health status related to obesity, potential for co-morbidities, and implementing appropriate management strategies.
Obesity in children and the impact of COVID-19
September 07, 2021
As we begin to emerge from the national lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many pediatricians may find that the already widespread problem of youth-onset obesity is worse than ever.