ASGE Annual Postgraduate Course: Leveraging New Advances to Improve Patient Outcomes (On-demand)

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Dr. Schulman, an associate professor at the University of Michigan, discussed endoscopic bariatric therapies in a video. She highlighted the obesity epidemic in the US and various treatment strategies like lifestyle changes, medications, and procedures. The focus was on endoscopic interventions for patients with lower BMIs. Dr. Schulman detailed gastric procedures such as intragastric balloons and gastric remodeling, showcasing their effectiveness and potential complications. She also touched on small bowel procedures aimed at treating obesity-related comorbidities like diabetes. The discussion included pharmacologic treatments like GLP-1 receptor agonists, highlighting their benefits and combination therapies with endoscopic procedures. In conclusion, the field of bariatric endoscopy is rapidly advancing with evolving devices and promising combination therapies to address obesity and related health issues effectively.

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Allison R. Schulman, MD, MPH, FASGE

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GLP-1 Receptor Agonist

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