This is a quarterly lecture series to exchange ideas and viewpoints between Clinicians, Researchers (Basic, translational, and population health), and Policymakers and work towards "Decreasing the burden of obesity and metabolic diseases in Wisconsin and Beyond". This speaker series is open all FH and MCW providers and scientists and the community at large to develop a working knowledge and understanding of the current status of treatment and prevention strategies for obesity, where the gaps lie, and engage in a productive dialogue to benefit patients in future.
Physicians
Allied Health Care Professionals
- Understand the magnitude of the problem of steatohepatitis on the risk of cirrhosis and extrahepatic complications (eg, CVD).
- Learn how to apply a robust diagnostic algorithm for identifying patients with NASH in the clinic.
- Use the best rationale available for the treatment of NASH, including lifestyle and pharmacological agents.
Presenter:
Kenneth Cusi, M.D., F.A.C.P., F.A.C.E.
Professor of Medicine
Staff, Malcom Randall VAMC
Chief, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
The University of Florida
Course Director: Srividya Kidambi, MD
In accordance with the ACCME® Standards for Commercial Support Number 6, all in control of content disclosed any relevant financial relationships. These relationships were reviewed via the MCW conflict of interest resolution process and resolved.
All persons in control of content have NO relevant financial relationships to disclose with the exception of the following person(s):
Name | Company | Role |
Srividya Kidambi | TOPS Club Inc | Medical Adviser |
Srividya Kidambi | Novo Nordisk | PI- Drug Study |
Srividya Kidambi | Regeneron | PI - Drug Study |
Kenneth Cusi | Astra-Zeneca | Speaker |
Kenneth Cusi | NIH | PI |
Kenneth Cusi | Coherus | Board Meeting |
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ACCME Accreditation Statement:
The Medical College of Wisconsin is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
AMA Credit Designation Statement:
The Medical College of Wisconsin designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Hours of Participation for Allied Health Care Professionals
The Medical College of Wisconsin designates this activity for up to 1.0 hours of participation for continuing education for allied health professionals.
- 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
- 1.00 Hours of ParticipationHours of Participation credit.