June 15, 2021
What Physicians Should Know About Treating Obesity
In this MD Newsline exclusive interview with endocrinologist/obesity medicine specialist Dr. Rocio Salas-Whalen, we discuss what physicians should know about treating patients with obesity. MD Newsline: What should other physicians know about treating obesity? Dr. Rocio Salas-Whalen: “I think the first thing we need to do is educate healthcare professionals on obesity. Unfortunately, there’s still the...
Severe Obesity, Socioeconomic Status, and COVID-19
In this MD Newsline exclusive interview with endocrinologist/obesity medicine specialist Dr. Rocio Salas-Whalen, we discuss the prevalence of severe obesity in the African American and Hispanic American communities. We also discuss how obesity development and obesity management are impacted by socioeconomic status and COVID-19. MD Newsline: Have you seen a difference in obesity prevalence in...