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Obesity: An Introduction and Overview Duration: 08:59
Gastrointestinal System / Gastroenterology
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Learning Objectives

Learning objectives of this video are the following:

1. Background of obesity. 

2. Evaluating BMI (Body Mass Index).

3. Adverse effects of obesity.

4. Various surgical treatments of obesity.

5. Endoscopic treatment.

Presented by Dr. Sameer Islam

Instructor

Sameer Islam, MD

Sameer Islam, MD

Sameer Islam MD, MBA is currently a Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine and a Consultant in Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Texas Tech University Health Science Center.


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