Obesity & metabolic disease

Obesity is a rising health concern nationally, and implicated in a variety of gastrointestinal diseases. Additionally, gastroenterologists are increasingly participating in comprehensive obesity management via prescription of novel medications and endobariatric techniques. The following is an overview of obesity pathophysiology, relationship to digestive diseases, anti-obesity pharmacotherapy options, and procedural techniques. The section includes several targeted introductory lectures with supplemental readings as follows:

1. White Paper on Obesity Management

2. Clinical Guideline on Pharmacological Interventions for Adults with Obesity

3. Endoscopic Treatment of Obesity and Nutritional Aspects of Bariatric Endoscopy

4. Dumping Syndrome

Introductory Lectures

Note: The PowerPoint slides below have associated audio content. To listen to the audio content concurrent with the slides, download the slides (.ppsx) and open in PowerPoint as a slide show.

Targeted Readings