Clinician uptake of obesity-related drug information: A qualitative assessment using continuing medical education activities

Conclusions: Clinicians' knowledge of medication-related weight gain may lead them to overestimate the benefits of a drug in relation to its metabolic risks. The knowledge base of pediatricians appears comparable to their counterparts in adult medicine, even though metabolic drug effects in children have only become prevalent recently.
Source: Nutrition Journal - Category: Nutrition Authors: Source Type: research