Drugs for weight loss
Drugs to encourage weight loss have a chequered past, with many of them having been withdrawn from the market due to increased morbidity and mortality.
In this podcast Raj Padwal, associate professor of medicine at the University of Alberta, takes us through the remaining therapy Orlistat, and discusses the potential for two new therapies, Phentermine-ER topiramate, and Lorcaserin, which are being licensed in some countries
Read the full article: http://www.bmj.com/content/348/bmj.g3526 (Source: The BMJ Podcast)
Source: The BMJ Podcast - June 6, 2014 Category: General Medicine Authors: BMJ Group Source Type: podcasts
Weight Loss Surgery - Gastric Bypass/Sleeve Gastrectomy: 6 Month Follow-Up
Listen as your registered dietitian, Debbie Petitpain, talks about the slowing of weight loss after gastric bypass or sleeve gastrectomy and provides you with diet tips for keeping on track. (Source: MUSC Weight Loss Podcast)
Source: MUSC Weight Loss Podcast - April 6, 2014 Category: Eating Disorders and Weight Management Authors: Medical Univeristy of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts
Adjustable Gastric Band Surgery: Annual Follow-Up
Listen as Dr. Karl Byrne congratulates you on your anniversary from your adjustable gastric band surgery, discusses what your feeling of restriction should be at this point and reviews the symptoms of potential complications of the band you should watch out for! (Source: MUSC Weight Loss Podcast)
Source: MUSC Weight Loss Podcast - April 6, 2014 Category: Eating Disorders and Weight Management Authors: Medical Univeristy of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts
Weight Loss Surgery: Post-Operative Nutritional Guidelines
Registered dietician Debbie Petitpain talks about the nutritional needs of patients who have undergone weight loss surgery. She focuses on some of the dietary challenges faced by a patient after undergoing gastric bypass surgery. Ms. Petitpain lays out the general dietary guidelines post-operation, pointing to recommended vitamin and mineral supplements. (Source: MUSC Weight Loss Podcast)
Source: MUSC Weight Loss Podcast - April 6, 2014 Category: Eating Disorders and Weight Management Authors: Medical Univeristy of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts
Nutrition: Myths of Weight Management
In this nutrition podcast, registered dietician Tonya Turner addresses some of the myths associated with weight management and weight loss. She offers suggestions for keeping off lost weight and notes some of the misconceptions regarding carbohydrate intake and metabolism. Ms. Turner focuses on the importance of portion control and a well-varied diet for proper nutrition and weight management. (Source: MUSC Weight Loss Podcast)
Source: MUSC Weight Loss Podcast - April 6, 2014 Category: Eating Disorders and Weight Management Authors: Medical Univeristy of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts
Nutrition: Recommendations for Weight Management
In this nutrition podcast, registered dietician Tonya Turner talks about specific recommendations made at the MUSC Weight Management Center for diet and weight control. She discusses meal replacements and supplements, pointing to specific brands preferred by registered dieticians at MUSC. Ms. Turner mentions the importance of meal planning and awareness of weight by weighing oneself on a scale daily. She concludes by mentioning hidden calories in certain snacks and restaurant meals. (Source: MUSC Weight Loss Podcast)
Source: MUSC Weight Loss Podcast - April 6, 2014 Category: Eating Disorders and Weight Management Authors: Medical Univeristy of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts
Nutrition: Nursing Mothers and Proper Nutrition
Registered dietician Kristin Crady talks about basic nutrition for nursing mothers, focusing on the importance of added nutrient-rich calories to the normal weight management diet. She provides suggestions for healthy snacks to account for the extra few hundred calories per day advised by dieticians. She concludes this nutrition podcast by addressing the issues of losing pregnancy weight, difficulty with milk supply, and certain foods that may lead to allergies in a nursing baby. (Source: MUSC Weight Loss Podcast)
Source: MUSC Weight Loss Podcast - April 6, 2014 Category: Eating Disorders and Weight Management Authors: Medical Univeristy of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts
Weight Loss Surgery: Qualification Procedure
Registered dietician Nina Crowley walks through the procedural guidelines for a person deciding to undergo bariatric, or weight loss, surgery. She also discusses criteria for qualifying to receive weight loss surgery, including age, preexisting conditions, psychological and other issues. (Source: MUSC Weight Loss Podcast)
Source: MUSC Weight Loss Podcast - April 6, 2014 Category: Eating Disorders and Weight Management Authors: Medical Univeristy of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts
Aging: The Obesity Problem
In this aging podcast, Sally Smith talks with Dr. Lotta Granholm, the Center on Aging Director. Dr. Granholm identifies the problem of obesity in America and offers her opinion on why rates of overweight and obese are currently so high. She compares the lifestyle in America to that in other countries with far lower rates of obesity, pointing to critical differences. Additionally, Dr. Granholm explains the association of certain foods with both obesity and dementia. (Source: MUSC Weight Loss Podcast)
Source: MUSC Weight Loss Podcast - April 6, 2014 Category: Eating Disorders and Weight Management Authors: Medical Univeristy of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts
Obesity: A Clinical Trial observing the use of Pedometers
Dr. Catherine Ling is principal investigator of a clinical trial studying the relevance of pedometers and one’s gait with Class III Obesity. (Source: MUSC Weight Loss Podcast)
Source: MUSC Weight Loss Podcast - April 6, 2014 Category: Eating Disorders and Weight Management Authors: Medical Univeristy of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts
Weight Loss Surgery - Gastric Bypass/Sleeve Gastrectomy: 18 Month Follow-Up
Listen as your registered dietitian, Debbie Petitpain, gives you tips on keeping the weight off after gastric bypass or sleeve gastrectomy. (Source: MUSC Weight Loss Podcast)
Source: MUSC Weight Loss Podcast - April 6, 2014 Category: Eating Disorders and Weight Management Authors: Medical Univeristy of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts
Adjustable Gastric Band Surgery: 9 Month Follow-Up
Listen as your Registered Dietitian, Debbie Petitpain, reviews in detail the diet for life after having a band placed. (Source: MUSC Weight Loss Podcast)
Source: MUSC Weight Loss Podcast - April 6, 2014 Category: Eating Disorders and Weight Management Authors: Medical Univeristy of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts
Adjustable Gastric Band Surgery: 3 Month Follow-Up
Listen as your Registered Dietitian, Nina Crowley, counsels the post adjustable gastric band patient on the importance of eating the right textures to maximize the effectiveness of the band and reviews the optimal meal plan and fluid goals. (Source: MUSC Weight Loss Podcast)
Source: MUSC Weight Loss Podcast - April 6, 2014 Category: Eating Disorders and Weight Management Authors: Medical Univeristy of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts
Weight Loss Surgery - Gastric Bypass/Sleeve Gastrectomy: 1 Week Follow-Up
Listen as your registered dietitian, Nina Crowley, counsels you on what to expect during these first few weeks out from your gastric bypass or sleeve gastrectomy. She will give you tips on how to reach your daily goal of 64 ounces of fluid and review good protein choices plus provide you with encouragement for making it through the first month! (Source: MUSC Weight Loss Podcast)
Source: MUSC Weight Loss Podcast - April 6, 2014 Category: Eating Disorders and Weight Management Authors: Medical Univeristy of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts
Weight Loss Surgery - Gastric Bypass/Sleeve Gastrectomy: 3 Month Follow-Up
Listen as your registered dietitian, Nina Crowley, counsels the post gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy patient on meal planning, and the long term effects of your new anatomy. (Source: MUSC Weight Loss Podcast)
Source: MUSC Weight Loss Podcast - April 6, 2014 Category: Eating Disorders and Weight Management Authors: Medical Univeristy of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts
