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CDC Report Reveals Smoking, Obesity Trends in U.S. Adults

In 2008-2010, the prevalence of key health behaviors among U.S. adults varied, with about one in five adults current smokers and 62.1% overweight or obese.

In Obese, Weight Loss Improves Reflux Symptoms

Obese and overweight adults can improve symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease by losing weight, while regaining even small amounts of weight can worsen symptoms.

Boyhood ADHD Tied to Obesity in Adulthood

Men who had attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) during childhood are at increased risk of obesity as adults.

Reducing Body Fat Predicts Exercise-Induced Hemoglobin Change

Reductions in central adiposity and improved fitness are the most prominent predictors of changes in hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) after exercise training in patients with type 2 diabetes.

Sebelipase Alfa Granted Breakthrough Therapy for Rare Autosomal Disorder

The FDA has granted sebelipase alfa Breakthrough Therapy designation for the treatment of early onset lysosomal acid lipase deficiency.

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Taking the Confusion Out of Diabetes Update on Managing the Patient with Type 2 Diabetes Pharmacology Credit External web site

This activity will describe the various techniques that practitioners can use to help patients make lifestyle and self-care changes that will aid in managing diabetes. It is accredited for 1.00 CNE credit of which 0.50 is pharmacology credit.

1.00 CE for Nurses

Motivational Interviewing in Chronic Disease Management including T2DM External web site

In this voice-over slides interactive course you will acquire specific, tailored skills to have brief and effective interactions with patients.

1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM

Preventing Pediatric Obesity How Early Do You Intervene External web site

This program focuses on current feeding practices, timing of obesity intervention, family perceptions about weight, parent preferences for guidance, and strategies for improving obesity intervention and parent education.

0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM
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