Address the Rise in Childhood Obesity

June 2023

One in 5 children in the US have obesity...a BMI greater than or equal to the 95th percentile.

And 15 years of data show “watchful waiting” isn’t working.

That’s why Am Acad of Pediatrics guidelines now call for intensive treatment...and recognize that childhood obesity is a chronic disease.

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Table of Contents

COVID-19 Navigate Ongoing COVID-19 Vaccine Changes
Cholesterol Think “Lower Is Better” for LDL in Patients at High CV Risk
Diabetes Individualize Sick Day Management for Diabetes
Dermatology Evaluate the Role of OTC and Rx Options for Poison Ivy
Med Adherence Consider Approaches to Improve Med Adherence
Dermatology Educate About Skin Cancer Detection and Protection
Antiplatelets Tailor DAPT Duration for Patients at High Bleeding Risk
Med Safety Put Osteonecrosis of the Jaw Risk in Perspective
Pediatrics Address the Rise in Childhood Obesity
Fungal Infections Help Manage Candida auris
Cardiology Compare Rate Control Options for Acute Atrial Fibrillation