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Eliminating caffeine in the afternoons, establishing bedtime routines, having consistent wake/sleep times, and limiting screens 30 minutes before bed can improve sleep quality. Everyday Stress: Child & Adolescent Obesity 2015 · 27:00
Weight Bias: Child & Adolescent Obesity 2015
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The Child Adolescent Obesity-Prevention to Treatment Plans You Can Implement Today Course in 2015, led by directors Drs Stephanie Walsh, Mark Wulkan and Christopher Bolling, reviewed the latest in care and management of overweight and obese
video34:43 · Jan 2019
Everyday Stress: Child & Adolescent Obesity 2015
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The Child Adolescent Obesity-Prevention to Treatment Plans You Can Implement Today Course in 2015, led by directors Drs Stephanie Walsh, Mark Wulkan and Christopher Bolling, reviewed the latest in care and management of overweight and obese
video27:59 · Jan 2019
Children ages 2-5 with obesity should not lose more than 1 pound per month, and older children and adolescents with obesity should not lose more than an average of 2 pounds per week. — Corey, Making the Assessment, Management and Treatment of Obesity Come Alive in Your... · 46:57
Making the Assessment, Management and Treatment of Obesity Come Alive in Your...
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The Child Adolescent Obesity-Prevention to Treatment Plans You Can Implement Today Course in 2015, led by directors Drs Stephanie Walsh, Mark Wulkan and Christopher Bolling, reviewed the latest in care and management of overweight and obese
video46:57 · Jan 2019
Identifying & Managing Eating Disorders in Pediatric Obesity Treatment: Current Practices in Weight
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This video discusses a national survey on current practices in pediatric weight management programs across the U.S., focusing on the identification and management of eating disorders. While most programs screen for eating disorders, the met
video0:53 · Aug 2026
Identifying & Managing Eating Disorders in Pediatric Obesity Treatment: Current Practices in Weight
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Lizzie Lee from Cincinnati Children's discusses a national survey on current practices for identifying and managing eating disorders in pediatric obesity treatment. The study found that while most programs screen for eating disorders, metho
video0:53 · Aug 2026
Studies looking at 6 months or later time points for medication initiation are way too late; the data strongly suggest starting earlier and being more aggressive. — Stephanie Walsh, Stephanie Walsh, MD - 2024 Pediatric Bariatric Surgery Update Course · 15:25
The Right Tool for the Job: Child & Adolescent Obesity 2015
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The Child Adolescent Obesity-Prevention to Treatment Plans You Can Implement Today Course in 2015, led by directors Drs Stephanie Walsh, Mark Wulkan and Christopher Bolling, reviewed the latest in care and management of overweight and obese
video42:40 · Jan 2019
Stephanie Walsh, MD - 2024 Pediatric Bariatric Surgery Update Course
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Stephanie Walsh, MD presents “Recurrent Obesity and Inadequate Primary Weight Loss” at the 2024 Pediatric Bariatric Surgery Update Course.
video16:14 · Feb 2024
A multidisciplinary team for adolescent bariatric surgery includes pediatric endocrinology, gastroenterology, psychology (2), exercise physiology (2), nutrition (2), and surgery. — Marc Harmon, Bariatric Surgery in the Pediatric Patient · 12:12
AAP Policy for Adolescent Bariatric Surgery: Pediatric Obesity 2017
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Dr. Marc Michalsky discusses the development of the AAP Policy Statement for adolescent bariatric surgery.
video27:22 · Sep 2018
Bariatric Surgery in the Pediatric Patient
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An interactive discussion between Dr. Ponsky, Dr. Harmon and Dr. Inge about the role of bariatric surgery in pediatric patients. Dr. Inge is Chief of Pediatric Surgery, Akers Endowed Chair in Pediatric Surgery, and Director of Adolescent Ba
podcast49:29 · Sep 2018
Bariatric Partial Gastrectomy Technique: Adolescent Obesity 2013
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During the Adolescent Obesity Course in 2013, Dr. Evan Nadler demonstrates technique of partial gastrectomy.
video39:40 · Sep 2018
Obesity: Advanced Practice Providers
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Beverly B. Haynes, RN, MSN, Bariatric Coordinator at Children's of Alabama presents on how health care providers can improve the treatment of obesity in children.
video36:49 · Jan 2019
Preoperative Optimization and Management - Caren Mangarelli, MD - 2024 Pediatric Bariatric Surgery Update Course
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Caren Mangarelli, MD presents “Preoperative Optimization and Management” at the 2024 Pediatric Bariatric Surgery Update Course.
video26:30 · Feb 2024
Marc Michalsky, MD - 2024 Pediatric Bariatric Surgery Update Course
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Marc Michalsky, MD presents “Quality Assurance Standards and Accreditation” at the 2024 Pediatric Bariatric Surgery Update Course.
video14:54 · Feb 2024
Guillermo Ares, MD and Mark Wulkan, MD - 2024 Pediatric Bariatric Surgery Update Course
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Guillermo Ares, MD and Mark Wulkan, MD presents on “Robotics – Pros and Cons” at the 2024 Pediatric Bariatric Surgery Update Course.
video16:42 · Feb 2024
Janey Pratt, MD and David Lanning, MD - 2024 Pediatric Bariatric Surgery Update Course
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Janey Pratt and David Lanning, MD presents on “Alternative and Revisional Procedures" at the 2024 Pediatric Bariatric Surgery Update Course.
video15:54 · Feb 2024
If a patient has been in a program for 3 to 6 months and healthy living is not sufficient to control the disease, you need to move on to medications — Alan Brown, Bariatric Rapid Fire Sessions: Latest Evidence and Trends in Pediatric... · 7:50
Public Policies to Address Obesity: Pediatric Obesity 2017
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Dr. Kelly Brownell reviews how public policy affects obesity in the United States, and interventions to help reduce its prevalence.
video46:10 · Sep 2018
Bariatric Rapid Fire Sessions: Latest Evidence and Trends in Pediatric...
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The Latest Evidence and Trends in Pediatric Obesity II Course in 2017, led by directors Drs Mark Wulkan, Stephanie Walsh and Christopher Bolling, explored interventions easily implemented in the primary care office such as toxic stress and
video22:06 · Jan 2019
Bariatric surgery has improved remission of DMII and HTN when performed...
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In this article from the New England Journal of Medicine, the Teen-LABS consortium looked at five-year outcomes after bariatric surgery. They compared obese adolescent patients who had surgery as adolescents to those who had surgery as adul
video · Aug 2019
BOB Ped Surg 2023 - Wendy Jo Svetanoff, IPEG - Presentation
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Watch Wendy Jo Svetanoff, MD, MPH, present her presentation on "Utilization of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Protocols for Pediatric Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery."
video · Feb 2023
Justin Ryder, MD- 2024 Pediatric Bariatric Surgery Update Course
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Justin Ryder, MD presents “Research Hot Topics on the Horizon” at the 2024 Pediatric Bariatric Surgery Update Course.
video12:26 · Feb 2024
Clinical Research Facilitators, Barriers, and Preferences of Parents of Children With Overweight...
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Discover the challenges and motivations for parents enrolling their children in childhood obesity research. Lizzy Lee from Cincinnati Children's discusses a study surveying over 100 parents, revealing common facilitators and barriers like m
video0:41 · Aug 2026
Medications should be initiated after 3-6 months in program when healthy living alone is insufficient to control disease Rapid Fire and Conclusion: Pediatric Obesity 2017 · 8:31
Rapid Fire and Conclusion: Pediatric Obesity 2017
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Dr. Mark Wulkan moderates a multidisciplinary rapid-fire session reviewing topics discussed throughout the day's course.
video23:37 · Sep 2018
PDC 2020 Practice Gaps
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This clip from the 2020 Pediatric Surgery Update Course features Elizabeth Beierle, MD, Erik Skarsgard, MD, and Robert Cusick, MD presenting 2020’s practice gaps as identified by the American Pediatric Surgical Association’s (APSA) Professi
video1:23:26 · Sep 2020
The guidelines describe a non-linear continuum of care starting with intensive health, behavior, and lifestyle treatment involving more than 26 contact hours over a 3 to 12-month period. — Justin Ryder, Pediatric Obesity Is a Disease: Treatment, Medications, Surgery & Equity in Care with Dr. Justin Ryder · 1:41
StayCurrent Forums - Obesity in Children
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Jeffrey Ponsky, Professor Emeritus of Surgery and Stephanie Walsh, Associate Professor of Surgery and Pediatrics, talk about obesity in children and what to do on this episode of the StayCurrent Forum.
video · Apr 2022
Pediatric Obesity Is a Disease: Treatment, Medications, Surgery & Equity in Care with Dr. Justin Ryder
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In this segment from Lurie Children’s Hospital, Dr. Justin Ryder breaks down the evolving science and treatment paradigm of pediatric obesity—highlighting why it must be approached as a chronic, biologically driven disease rather than a lif
video6:48 · Mar 2026
MBSAQIP criteria for freestanding pediatric centers require 100 lifetime cases, 75 of which can be completed during fellowship training, and 20 cases per year to maintain accreditation as MBS director or verified MBS surgeon — Evan, Wrap Up Discussions - 2024 Pediatric Bariatric Surgery Update Course · 0:46
Evan Nadler, MD - 2024 Pediatric Bariatric Surgery Update Course
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Evan Nadler, MD presents “Clinical Controversies” including MBS for syndromic and genetic obesity, role of surgery for pediatric class I obesity at the 2024 Pediatric Bariatric Surgery Update Course.
video29:40 · Feb 2024
Wrap Up Discussions - 2024 Pediatric Bariatric Surgery Update Course
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2024 Pediatric Bariatric Surgery Update Course wrap up discussions.
video13:52 · Feb 2024
Using food as a reward for good behavior teaches the child that food is contingent on behavior rather than an expectation. Good behavior should be an expectation with or without rewards. Taking the Battle Out of Getting Kids to Eat Healthier and Move More: Child &... · 39:26
Taking the Battle Out of Getting Kids to Eat Healthier and Move More: Child &...
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The Child Adolescent Obesity-Prevention to Treatment Plans You Can Implement Today Course in 2015, led by directors Drs Stephanie Walsh, Mark Wulkan and Christopher Bolling, reviewed the latest in care and management of overweight and obese
video1:09:36 · Jan 2019
Manish Raiji, MD - 2024 Pediatric Bariatric Surgery Update Course
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Manish Raiji, MD presents “Ethics of Pediatric Bariatric Surgery” including issues in those with developmental delay at the 2024 Pediatric Bariatric Surgery Update Course.
video15:17 · Feb 2024
Long-term mental health care is advised post-operatively, including assessment such as 3-month screening for depression and anxiety, and some places recommend screening for body dysmorphia. — Tracy Williams, Traci Williams, MD - 2024 Pediatric Bariatric Surgery Update Course · 5:00
Traci Williams, MD - 2024 Pediatric Bariatric Surgery Update Course
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Traci Williams, MD presents “Postoperative Behavioral Health Concerns” at the 2024 Pediatric Bariatric Surgery Update Course.
video19:59 · Feb 2024
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Clinical Research Facilitators, Barriers, and Preferences of Parents of Children With Overweight...
Researchers surveyed more than 100 parents of children with overweight or obesity to understand what influences their decision to participate in research
Host summaryLizzie Lee summarizing a resource — not the host's own clinical position0:07 ↗
Parents reported more reasons to participate in childhood obesity research than reasons not to participate
Host summaryLizzie Lee summarizing a resource — not the host's own clinical position0:15 ↗
Mistrust, time demands, and social pressure are barriers that make it harder for parents to participate in childhood obesity research
Host summaryLizzie Lee summarizing a resource — not the host's own clinical position0:15 ↗
Research perceptions varied by family characteristics
Host summaryLizzie Lee summarizing a resource — not the host's own clinical position0:26 ↗
To improve childhood obesity research, studies need to be easier to join, reduce participation burden, and build trust with families from the beginning
Host summaryLizzie Lee summarizing a resource — not the host's own clinical position0:30 ↗
Identifying & Managing Eating Disorders in Pediatric Obesity Treatment: Current Practices in Weight
A national survey examined pediatric weight management programs across the US regarding eating disorder screening practices
Host summaryLizzie Lee summarizing a resource — not the host's own clinical position0:08 ↗
Most programs are screening for eating disorders but not in a standardized way
Host summaryLizzie Lee summarizing a resource — not the host's own clinical position0:14 ↗
About 60% of programs perform some form of eating disorder screening
Host summaryLizzie Lee summarizing a resource — not the host's own clinical position0:19 ↗
Much of the screening is informal, using homegrown questionnaires or clinical judgment rather than validated tools
Host summaryLizzie Lee summarizing a resource — not the host's own clinical position0:19 ↗
Providers are generally comfortable with screening for eating disorders
Host summaryLizzie Lee summarizing a resource — not the host's own clinical position0:29 ↗
Medical providers lag behind behavioral health specialists by a wide margin when diagnosing conditions like binge eating disorder
Host summaryLizzie Lee summarizing a resource — not the host's own clinical position0:29 ↗
Clinicians report not being trained enough as a barrier to eating disorder management
Host summaryLizzie Lee summarizing a resource — not the host's own clinical position0:39 ↗
Clinicians report not knowing how to manage eating disorders they identify as a barrier
Host summaryLizzie Lee summarizing a resource — not the host's own clinical position0:39 ↗
Clinicians report lacking clear treatment pathways for eating disorders as a barrier
Host summaryLizzie Lee summarizing a resource — not the host's own clinical position0:39 ↗
Medical providers may need more training for diagnosis and treatment of eating disorders in pediatric obesity settings
Host summaryLizzie Lee summarizing a resource — not the host's own clinical position0:47 ↗
A national survey of pediatric weight management programs across the US was conducted
Host summaryLizzie Lee summarizing a resource — not the host's own clinical position0:08 ↗
Most programs are screening for eating disorders, but not in a very standardized way
Host summaryLizzie Lee summarizing a resource — not the host's own clinical position0:14 ↗
About 60% of programs are doing some form of screening
Host summaryLizzie Lee summarizing a resource — not the host's own clinical position0:19 ↗
A lot of screening uses informal, homegrown questionnaires or just clinical judgment rather than validated tools
Host summaryLizzie Lee summarizing a resource — not the host's own clinical position0:19 ↗
Providers are generally comfortable screening for eating disorders
Host summaryLizzie Lee summarizing a resource — not the host's own clinical position0:29 ↗
When it comes to diagnosing binge eating disorder, medical providers lag behind behavioral health specialists by a wide margin
Host summaryLizzie Lee summarizing a resource — not the host's own clinical position0:29 ↗
Clinicians report not being trained enough as a barrier to eating disorder diagnosis and management
Host summaryLizzie Lee summarizing a resource — not the host's own clinical position0:39 ↗
Clinicians report not knowing how to manage eating disorders they find as a barrier
Host summaryLizzie Lee summarizing a resource — not the host's own clinical position0:39 ↗
Clinicians report lacking clear treatment pathways for eating disorders as a barrier
Host summaryLizzie Lee summarizing a resource — not the host's own clinical position0:39 ↗
Medical providers may need more training for diagnosis and treatment of eating disorders
Host summaryLizzie Lee summarizing a resource — not the host's own clinical position0:47 ↗
Rapid Fire and Conclusion: Pediatric Obesity 2017
BMIs in the 40s will predictably achieve post-surgical BMIs less than 30
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Earlier intervention in bariatric surgery improves quality of life for patients
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Operating at lower degrees of obesity allows moving patients into a much healthier state
Host summaryThe host summarizing the discussion — not the host's own clinical position2:27 ↗
Patients above BMI 55 have only about 14% probability of achieving BMI below 30 after surgery (data published by Tom in 2009)
Host summaryThe host summarizing the discussion — not the host's own clinical position3:05 ↗
Once BMI crosses 50 threshold, probability of mitigating risks associated with BMI 35+ becomes challenging
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