Obesity | University Hospitals

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Weight Loss Meds vs. Surgery

Learn more about the pros and cons of medications and surgery to treat obesity.

7/24/2024 By Linden Karas, MD and Kathleen Murtha, CNP

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Stroke Support and Education | Life After Stroke: Stroke and Pregnancy

Learn about pregnancy and stroke and a lifesaving procedure called Mechanical Thrombectomy.

5/15/2024 By Cathy Sila, MD, Kelsey Duncan, MD, and Mitchell Onslow, MD

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Stroke 101 - At Risk for Stroke? Learn the facts and how to prevent stroke from happening.

Learn the facts about strokes and how to prevent them from happening.

5/1/2024 By Cathy Sila, MD

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Obesities and Cardiometabolic Diseases - Importance of Lifestyle Vital Signs

Learn about the importance of visceral adiposity and ectopic fat depots as key drivers of health risk in obesity and relevance of targeting key "lifestyle vital signs".

4/5/2024 By Ian Neeland, MD and Jean-Pierre Despres, CQ, PhD, FAHA

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Stroke Education & Support | Life After Stroke: Right Brain Strokes

Learn about the difference between right versus left brain strokes, cognitive evaluations and post-stroke mood disorders.

3/27/2024 By Cathy Sila, MD, Amanda Opaskar, MD, Masha Berman, PsyD, and Philipp Dines, MD, PhD

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Update on Drug Therapies for Obesity

Learn the key treatment principles regarding use of anti-obesity medications, including nutrient-stimulated hormone (NuSH)-based therapies and strategies to reduce gastrointestinal (GI) side effects.

3/1/2024 By Sanjay Rajagopalan, MD and Robert Kushner, MD

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Diabetes and Technology

Learn more about the latest advancements and practical insights into leveraging technology for better diabetes control and improved quality of life.

12/5/2023 By Natalie Bellini, CNP and Julia Blanchette, RN

An Overview of Bariatric Surgery

Learn about surgical and nonsurgical options available at UH to treat obesity.

9/13/2023 By Mujjahid Abbas, MD