Commentary|Podcasts|September 28, 2023

Pharmacy Focus: Turning the Tide On Obesity - Episode 3

In this final episode, we spoke with Claudia Fox, MD, MPH, FAAP, an associate professor of pediatrics at the University of Minnesota Medical School in Minneapolis.

In this final episode, we spoke with Claudia Fox, MD, MPH, FAAP, an associate professor of pediatrics at the University of Minnesota Medical School in Minneapolis. Fox reviews potential pharmacotherapy and surgical interventions for children with obesity, and discusses potential concerns from parents about the long-term impacts.

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