<p>Pediatric obesity and metabolic syndrome are rising at alarming rates, yet misconceptions and outdated approaches often leave children without timely, effective treatment. In this episode, Dr. Fatima Cody Stanford reframes obesity as a chronic brain-mediated disease, discusses the latest evidence on early intervention, GLP-1 therapies, and bariatric surgery in youth, and addresses weight bias, disparities in access, and systemic policy levers. Listeners will gain practical insights into translating trial data into real-world care, monitoring safety in adolescents, and defining treatment success beyond BMI.</p>
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Pediatric obesity and metabolic syndrome are rising at alarming rates, yet misconceptions and outdated approaches often leave children without timely, effective treatment. In this episode, Dr. Fatima Cody Stanford reframes obesity as a chronic brain-mediated disease, discusses the latest evidence on early intervention, GLP-1 therapies, and bariatric surgery in youth, and addresses weight bias, disparities in access, and systemic policy levers. Listeners will gain practical insights into translating trial data into real-world care, monitoring safety in adolescents, and defining treatment success beyond BMI. Read Transcript: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/895hzebsfhwxvd9q/medcast_episode110.pdf CME Information: https://stanford.cloud-cme.com/medcastepisode110 Claim CE and MOC: https://stanford.cloud-cme.com/Form.aspx?FormID=3516

<p>Pediatric obesity and metabolic syndrome are rising at alarming rates, yet misconceptions and outdated approaches often leave children without timely, effective treatment. In this episode, Dr. Fatima Cody Stanford reframes obesity as a chronic brain-mediated disease, discusses the latest evidence on early intervention, GLP-1 therapies, and bariatric surgery in youth, and addresses weight bias, disparities in access, and systemic policy levers. Listeners will gain practical insights into translating trial data into real-world care, monitoring safety in adolescents, and defining treatment success beyond BMI.</p>
<p>Read Transcript: <a href="https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/895hzebsfhwxvd9q/medcast_episode110.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/895hzebsfhwxvd9q/medcast_episode110.pdf</a></p>
<p>CME Information: <a href="https://stanford.cloud-cme.com/medcastepisode110" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://stanford.cloud-cme.com/medcastepisode110</a></p>
<p>Claim CE and MOC: <a href="https://stanford.cloud-cme.com/Form.aspx?FormID=3516" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://stanford.cloud-cme.com/Form.aspx?FormID=3516</a></p>

Episode 110: Pediatric Pulse Mini-Series: Obesity as a Brain Disease: Rethinking Childhood Obesity

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Hosted by <strong>Ruth Adewuya, MD,</strong> the podcast spotlights timely, high-impact topics clinicians care about most—from advances in oncology, dermatology, and maternal health to the latest in artificial intelligence, leadership, and health equity. Episodes deliver quick, practical takeaways backed by Stanford expertise.

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