Chris Mazzolini is the editorial director of Medical Economics. Before entering B2B publishing, he worked as a daily newspaper reporter, covering state government, local politics, and military affairs in Jacksonville and Wilmington, North Carolina. He has a master’s degree in journalism from the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University and a bachelor’s degree in political science from Kenyon College. He lives in the Cleveland area.
Johns Hopkins working paper says COVID-19 lockdowns not worth it, sparks fierce debate
February 7th 2022Three economists concluded in a Johns Hopkins working paper that lockdowns in response to the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic did not have a significant effect on mortality rates, but the paper's findings have been criticized.
Weight Loss and Patient Support
Closing thoughts regarding the increasing burden of overweight and obesity in the United States, and recommendations for supporting patients who are taking a proactive role in managing their weight.
Counseling Patients on Pharmacotherapy for Weight Loss
Advice to help healthcare professionals counsel patients about the safety profiles of pharmacologic therapies available for weight loss.
Pharmacotherapy for Weight Loss
An in-depth discussion on pharmacologic therapies available to help patients manage their weight, with special insight regarding the prescribing and use of GLP-1 agonists.
Treatments to help patients manage body weight
An overview of treatment opportunities available for patients who are overweight or obese, and recommendations for progressing to treatment options beyond diet and exercise.
Social Disparities and Weight Gain
Dr Elena A. Christofides reacts to various disparities among patients who are overweight or obese that impact how patients are managed in the United States.