June 16, 2021
Dr. Rocio Salas-Whalen: Obesity Research & Treatment
In this MD Newsline exclusive interview with endocrinologist/obesity medicine specialist Dr. Rocio Salas-Whalen, we discuss promising developments in obesity research and why all physicians should learn about obesity medications and use them in their practice, or refer their patients to an obesity medicine specialist. We also discuss obesity as a chronic multifactorial disease, and how...
Providing Culturally Sensitive Care for Patients With Severe Obesity
In this MD Newsline exclusive interview with endocrinologist/obesity medicine specialist Dr. Rocio Salas-Whalen, we discuss how to provide culturally sensitive care for patients with severe obesity. MD Newsline: How has your cultural knowledge helped you to better treat obesity and reduce the burden of disease on your patients? Dr. Rocio Salas-Whalen: “I’m from Mexico, and...
Talking About, Preventing, and Treating Severe Obesity
In this MD Newsline exclusive interview with endocrinologist/obesity medicine specialist Dr. Rocio Salas-Whalen, we discuss obesity awareness, obesity prevention, and the importance of talking about obesity with patients. We also discuss Dr. Rocio Salas-Whalen’s treatment strategy for patients with severe obesity. MD Newsline: How can communities and physicians raise obesity awareness and work to prevent obesity?...