Event Description
Topic
A New Frontier in Pediatric Obesity: The Pediatrician’s Guide to
Metabolic-Dysfunction Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD)
Presented By
Brandon Perumpail, MD, Pediatric Resident, PGY-3, St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children
Learning Objectives
- Discuss the Change in Nomenclature from nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) to metabolic dysfunction associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) and its definition
- Describe the Natural History and
Pathophysiology of MASLD
- Review the Epidemiology of MASLD
- Recognize the Disparities Related to MASL
- Identify the Role of General Pediatrician and Initial Management
- Illustrate the Medical and Surgical
Management of Obesity and MASLD
Target Audience
Physicians, nurse practitioners, nursing personnel, fellows, residents, medical students and other health care professionals who take care of children
Accreditation Statement
Tower Health is accredited by the Pennsylvania Medical Society to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Tower Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Claiming CME Credits
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