Pathophysiology: Parts 1 & 2 Course

Pathophysiology: Parts 1 & 2 Course is organized by Obesity Medicine Association (OMA).

Presentation Information
Presentation Date: September 22, 2016
Expiration Date: September 12, 2019 11:55 PM

CME/CE Expiration Date: 09/15/2019*
The expiration date listed above is the last day CME/CE credit can be claimed for this specific presentation.

Credit:
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s): 2.50
Participation Credit(s): 2.50

Description:
Dr. Sicat reviews peripheral and CNS hormones along with the functions of different types of body fat and the impact of their distribution.

Objectives:
• Understand the complexity of weight control at the CNS level
• Discuss the function of orexigens and anorexigens at the CNS level
• Review the CNS hormones that control energy balance
• Follow the path of signaling from the hypothalamus, 1st and 2nd order neurons
• Review the peripheral hormones that assist with weight regulation
• Discuss genetic obesity disorders and their relationship to hormones
• Discuss the impact of disordered sleep on metabolic parameters
• Understand the emerging science on the intestinal microbiome and its effect on weight regulation
• Discuss obesity-related co-morbidities
• Review the function of different types of body fat and the impact of their distribution.

Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.