How To Overcome Clinical Disparities in Women with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
Cardiovascular Mortality Risk Triples in T2D Patients with CKD Patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) and chronic kidney disease (CKD) face heightened risks of cardiovascular and renal morbidity and mortality. Diabetic kidney disease (DKD) is the leading cause of dialysis-dependent chronic kidney disease and end-stage renal disease (ESRD) in the US and most countries.  According to the […]
5 Keys to Patient Education on GLP-1 RAs for Weight Loss
As ‘magic’ weight loss drugs capture public attention, you’ve likely seen an uptick in patients asking about GLP-1 RAs for weight loss. As your go-to partner for cardiometabolic risk reduction research, industry news, and practical strategies, we’ve created this highly practical guide to help you educate patients on safe access to GLP-1 RAs for weight […]
Exploring Obesity and the Latest Advances in Weight Loss Drugs during Healthy Weight Week
In today’s society, the prevalence of obesity has become a significant concern. With sedentary lifestyles and the easy availability of unhealthy food choices, more and more individuals are struggling with weight-related issues. This has led to a growing recognition of the importance of maintaining a healthy weight and taking proactive steps towards achieving it. Currently, […]
Cardiometabolic Health Congress (CMHC) Launches Focused Digital Education Hubs
Cardiometabolic health education leader CMHC announced that its digital education has been streamlined into 12 hubs organized by therapeutic or clinical topics for focused learning The digital education from worldwide cardiometabolic event leader CMHC has undergone a reorganization. A vast collection of webinars, CME activities, expert interviews, on-demand event recordings, news articles, drug pipelines, and […]
A New Era of Obesity Treatment
A combination GIP and GLP-1 receptor could be the next groundbreaking treatment option for people with overweight or obesity, researchers reported. The first-of-its-kind class of combination drug was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in May 2022 for the treatment of type 2 diabetes (T2D), but a new study suggests that it […]
Join CMHC in Supporting Obesity Care Week 2021!
CMHC is a proud Champion of Obesity Care Week (OCW). We strongly support this awareness week, set for February 28th – March 6th, 2021 and encourage you to join us in supporting Obesity Care Week 2021! About Obesity Care Week (OCW) Obesity Care Week is an annual public awareness effort supported by more than 60 […]
Disparities in Obesity Management in Primary Care
Currently, around 90 million U.S. adults are classified as obese with a disproportionate amount of socioeconomically disadvantaged individuals affected. As recently proven, obesity can worsen COVID-19 outcomes alongside increasing the risk of cardiometabolic conditions, cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and other health conditions. Despite the significant disease burden placed on population health and the public […]
The Impact of Obesity on Pediatric COVID-19 Illness
Lockdowns imposed due to the COVID-19 pandemic have had negative health implications for populations of all ages across the globe, resulting in an increase in cardiometabolic risk factors and decrease in mental health. Recent research points to the detrimental effect of the global pandemic on pediatric health, impacting dietary and sleep patterns as well as […]
Learn about the Obesity Action Coalition and its FREE Resources!
The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) is a National non-profit organization dedicated to giving a voice to people affected by the disease of obesity and helping individuals along their journey toward better health. Our core focuses are awareness, education, advocacy and support. The OAC offers a wide range of tools and resources for anyone interested in […]
Diversions in Eating Schedules Tied to Increased BMI
Nutritional patterns play a well-established role in cardiometabolic health; dietary choices have implications on a host of diseases, such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease, and can greatly affect patient health outcomes. In recent years, an important aspect of nutrition other than the type and quality of foods being consumed has been highlighted as more evidence […]
