"Pediatric Obesity Medicine: Entering the New Era of Pharmacotherapy" Aaron Kelly, PhD

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"Pediatric Obesity Medicine: Entering the New Era of Pharmacotherapy"

Aaron Kelly, PhD

Professor

Division of Pediatric Epidemiology & Clinical Research

Co-Director

Center for Pediatric Obesity Medicine

Department of Pediatrics

University of Minnesota

Objectives:

1. Describe the primary treatments for pediatric obesity including safety and effectiveness

2. Characterize the mechanisms of action of newer obesity medications approved for use in adolescents with obesity

3. Identify the safety and adverse events associated with newer obesity medications for adolescents with obesity

*For more information about the University of Minnesota's Pediatric Grand Rounds, click here: https://med.umn.edu/pediatrics/pediatric-grand-rounds