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American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery

  • Bariatric Surgery
  • Obesity
  • Sleep
  • Sleep Apnea, Obstructive

December 2023: The efficacy of bariatric surgery on pulmonary function and sleep architecture of patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and comorbid obesity: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Describe the common characteristics and health implications of obstructive sleep apnea. Describe the link between weight and obstructive sleep apnea and the underlying pathophysiology. List the beneficial effects of metabolic/bariatric surgery in relation to obstructive sleep apnea and sleep architecture.

Credit & MOC Details

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Credit types

This is a journal-based activity. Credit is earned after completing the required reading and assessment; the amount shown is the provider-reported available credit.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™Up to 1 credit

MOC types

ABS — Accredited CMEUp to 1 pointABS — Self-AssessmentUp to 1 point

FDA REMS

No

Qualifies for MIPS

No

Target Specialties

  • Journal-based
  • Credit · Up to 1 credit
  • MOC · Up to 1 point
  • Fee · varies
  • Released
    Dec 1, 2023
  • Last day to claim credit
    Dec 2, 2026 7 weeks left