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Obesity treatment has been around since the 1950s but we’ve been underutilizing it for far too long! Not only that, we’ve been thinking about obesity the wrong way for decades. Join us with Dr. Fatima Cody Stanford (@AskDrFatima) of Massachusetts General Hospital as we reframe our approach to this disease and learn tips on prescribing  older,  but still very effective, medications used to treat obesity. 

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Credits


Producer, Writer, Show Notes, Infographics, Cover Art: Isabel Valdez, PA-C
Show Notes, Infographics: Maddison McLellan
Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP   
Reviewer: Monee Amin, MD
Executive Producer: Beth Garbitelli
Showrunner: Matthew Watto MD, FACP
Editor: Clair Morgan of nodderly.com

Guest: Fatima Cody Stanford, MD 



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Show Segments




Intro, disclaimer, guest bio
Guest one-liner by Dr. Fatima Cody Stanford
Case from Kashlak 
Guidelines for treatment 
Getting the history and discussing weight goals
The Care Team:  Dietician, Behavioral Specialist, Provider
Medications: Phentermine, Topiramate, Bupropion, Naltrexone
Obesity treatment in pregnancy
Referring to bariatric surgery
Take home points
Outro