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Managing Obesity as a Chronic Disease: A Pathophysiologic Approach to Cardiometabolic Risk Reduction CME Scott M. Grundy, MD, PhD, Chair; Christopher P. Cannon, MD; Samuel Klein, MD; F. Xavier Pi-Sunyer, MD, MPH Author Information and Disclosures Release Date: January 7, 2008; Valid for credit through January 7, 2009 | Physicians - maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ for physicians | | This CME activity is based on transcripts and slides of presentations as delivered by the faculty at the "Managing Obesity as a Chronic Disease: A Pathophysiologic Approach to Cardiometabolic Risk Reduction" symposium held at the Rosen Plaza Hotel in Orlando, Florida, on November 4, 2007.
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Learning Objectives Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to: - Recognize the need for long-term management and maintenance of weight reduction in obesity to reduce cardiovascular risk.
- Describe the neurobiological
role of the endocannabinoid system in obesity and evaluate its potential as a target for novel therapies.
- Design and implement long-term weight management strategies that integrate pharmacotherapy and behavior modification.
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SciMed designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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