Breaking the Cycle: Prioritizing Weight Loss to Improve OSA Management
W San Francisco
181 3rd Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 6:30pm PT - 8:30pm PT
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Topic
Obesity is a strong risk factor for the development and severity of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Join us for a dynamic symposium featuring 3 experts in sleep and obesity medicine as they discuss methods to apply effective weight management techniques for patients with OSA. Their presentation will include the science linking obesity and OSA and practical ways to address both diagnoses with your patients.
Credits Offered
This event offers
1.5 contact hours
to attendees.
Accreditation Info:
ANCC.
Additional Information
Goal Statement
The goal of this activity is to improve learners’ knowledge of and competence in optimizing weight management for patients with OSA and obesity.
Target Audience
This activity is intended for sleep specialists, pulmonologists, physician associates, nurses, and other healthcare professionals who care for patients with OSA and obesity.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this event, participants should be able to:
- Discuss the pathophysiologic connections between obesity and OSA
- Evaluate the efficacy and safety of pharmacotherapy in the management of patients with OSA and obesity
- Employ evidence-based techniques that prioritize the long-term management of obesity as part of comprehensive OSA care
- Develop individualized treatment plans that incorporate the latest evidence and patient preferences into the management of OSA
Agenda:
6:30 PM Dinner and Registration
7:00 PM What Comes First: OSA or Obesity?
7:15 PM Prioritizing Weight Loss With a Patient-Centered Approach
7:30 PM Shifting Tides: Pharmacotherapy for OSA Management
7:45 PM Testing Your Skills: Small Group Case Discussion
8:05 PM Bringing It All Together
8:15 PM Conclusion and Commitment to Practice Change
8:30 PM Adjourn
Speakers
Associate Professor of Internal Medicine
Internal Medicine/Endocrinology
UT Southwestern Medical Center
Dallas
Medical Director, Weight Wellness Program
Associate Professor of Internal Medicine
Division of Endocrinology
University of Texas Southwestern Me
Founder and Medical Director of Sleep Fit Medical
Sleep & Weight Management Center
Sonoma, California