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Barbara Troupin, MD, MBA, Talks about Managing Goals for Obesity Treatment
In this video, Barbara Troupin, MD, MBA, talks about managing goals for obesity treatment. "The goal for obesity treatment is the ability to lose enough weight [to the point where] you actually are addressing the underlying pathophysiology," says Dr Troupin. She goes on to discuss the ideal percentage of weight loss necessary to lose excess adipose tissue.
In this video, Barbara Troupin, MD, MBA, talks about managing goals for obesity treatment.
"The goal for obesity treatment is the ability to lose enough weight [to the point where] you actually are addressing the underlying pathophysiology," says Dr Troupin.
She goes on to discuss the ideal percentage of weight loss necessary to lose excess adipose tissue.
This video was taken on Thursday, October 4, 2012, at the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy's 2012 Educational Conference in Cincinnati, OH.
New Insights Into Meth-Associated PAH Care Gaps: Anjali Vaidya, MD, on Closing the Divide
June 4th 2025Research from Anjali Vaidya, MD, FACC, FASE, FACP, Temple University Hospital, reveals critical care gaps for patients with methamphetamine-associated pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), emphasizing the need for early diagnosis and integrated support.
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Laundromats as a New Frontier in Community Health, Medicaid Outreach
May 29th 2025Lindsey Leininger, PhD, and Allister Chang, MPA, highlight the potential of laundromats as accessible, community-based settings to support Medicaid outreach, foster trust, and connect families with essential health and social services.
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Tailored Dosing for MM Matters More Than Drug Count: Ajai Chari, MD
April 25th 2025When it comes to treating multiple myeloma (MM), Ajai Chari, MD, argued that more is not always better. More intense treatment regimens, or those with more drugs, don't necessarily guarantee better outcomes.
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What's at Stake as Oral Arguments Are Presented in the Braidwood Case? Q&A With Richard Hughes IV
April 21st 2025Richard Hughes IV, JD, MPH, spoke about the upcoming oral arguments to be presented to the Supreme Court regarding the Braidwood case, which would determine how preventive services are guaranteed insurance coverage.
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