Category: In The Know with Nina

Dr. Nina Crowley interviews Carah Horn, the metabolic and bariatric surgery coordinator at Bayfront Health in St. Petersburg, Florida. Carah discusses their recent MBSAQIP accreditation site visit, emphasizing the integration of surgical and medical components in their program. They stress the importance of personalized treatment plans, continuity of care, and including behavioral support and exercise for long-term success. Carah highlights the data collected on patients, focusing on outcomes like weight change, comorbidity resolution, and body fat percentage. Carah’s team is excited to incorporate body composition analysis in their program. She emphasizes the importance of a collaborative approach between medical and surgical arms to address obesity comprehensively.

Dr. Nina Crowley engages in a critical conversation with Dr. Emily Dhurandhar, Chief Scientific Officer of Obthera about the impact of menopause on body changes and well-being. Dr. Dhurandhar provides valuable insights into Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), highlighting its cardioprotective effects and its role in redistributing body fat. The conversation delves into the physiological changes during menopause, emphasizing the importance of adapting and changing up nutrition and physical activity regimens, even if they have been working well over the years. They explore the significance of routine check-ups and body composition assessments to monitor changes and make a data-informed approach to navigating the challenges of menopause, promoting mental health, and addressing concerns related to body composition and muscle mass.

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In this conversation, Dr. Nina Crowley, discusses Obesity Care Week (March 4-8, 2024) with James Zervios, VP and Chief of Staff for the Obesity Action Coalition (OAC). #ObesityCareWeek will focus on the ‘5 Principles of Obesity’ and advocating for the Treat and Reduce Obesity Act on Capitol Hill. They discuss the importance of addressing weight bias in healthcare, the complexity of insurance processes, and the role of comprehensive care teams. James also highlights OAC’s regional events and the significance of community engagement. The conversation ends with a call to action for healthcare providers to participate in Obesity Care Week by signing up for alerts and advocating for change at www.obesitycareweek.org