Pediatric Obesity and Fatty Liver Disease - Joanna Yeh, MD - UCLAMDChat
Offered By: University of California, Los Angeles via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Learn about pediatric obesity and fatty liver disease in this informative talk by UCLA pediatrician Dr. Joanna Yeh. Explore the rising rates of childhood obesity, understand the spectrum and prevalence of fatty liver disease, and discover its potential complications, including liver cancer and the need for transplantation. Gain insights into effective screening methods, clinical workup, and diagnosis of fatty liver in young overweight patients. Discover treatment options, including medications, bariatric surgery, and dietary interventions. Enhance your knowledge of this growing health concern and its management in pediatric populations.
Syllabus
Introduction
Rising rates of pediatric obesity
Fatty liver disease
Fatty liver spectrum
Fatty liver prevalence
Liver cancer
Liver transplant
Liver transplant waitlist
Medications for fatty liver
How to screen for fatty liver
Fatty liver clinic
Clinical workup
Diagnosis
Bariatric surgery
Diet
Summary
Conclusion
Questions
Taught by
UCLA Health
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