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Obesity Medicine e-Weekly
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News
 Medscape slideshow features ASBP Obesity Algorithm
Click here to view a slideshow about the ASBP Obesity Algorithm that Medscape by WebMD published and distributed on Oct. 30. The feature slideshow, "Treating Obesity: New Algorithm," poses the question, "Do you know how to approach your obese patients with a treatment plan?" and offers a 12-slide overview about the algorithm, which was contributed to by Dr. Deborah Bade Horn. (Note: To view the entire article and other Medscape from WebMD content, a free, one-time registration is needed.)
 Introducing the new ASBP Board of Trustees
The installation of the new ASBP Board of Trustees took place during the Annual Awards Luncheon on Oct. 12. The Society's new slate of officers and board members are: President - Eric Westman, M.D., M.H.S. President-elect - Deborah Bade Horn, D.O., M.P.H., F.A.S.B.P. Vice President - Wendy Scinta, M.D., M.S. Secretary/Treasurer - Craig Primack, M.D., F.A.A.P., F.A.C.P. Chairman - David Bryman, D.O., F.A.S.B.P. Board of Trustees - Crystal R. Broussard, M.D.; Ursula Inge Ferguson, D.O., F.A.C.O.I.; Ethan Lazarus, M.D.; Richard Lindquist, M.D., A.B.F.M., F.A.A.S.P.; William McCarthy, M.D.; and Jennifer Seger, M.D.
The Society extends special thanks to Brian Sabowitz, M.D., M.S., F.A.C.P., and Jeffrey Lawrence, M.D., M.S.P.H., Sc.D., for their years of service on the ASBP Board of Trustees.
 Special thanks to the outgoing Chairman of the Board
Larry Richardson, M.D., F.A.S.B.P., received the Outgoing Chairman of the Board Award at the Annual Awards Luncheon on Oct. 12. Dr. Richardson has been a member of the Society since 1987 and has spent more than 20 years as a leader within the organization. His ongoing contributions and tireless efforts to further the field of obesity medicine have been instrumental in shaping the Society's stability and progression. He has been a steady force and will be truly missed.  New SCOPE course on physical activity includes discount for ASBP members
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Resources
Obesity Updates: Click titles to view articles
Pearce, L. R., et al. Cell, October 2013.
Researchers from Cambridge have been investigating specific genes that may contribute to severe obesity in children in an attempt to help explain why some young children are constantly hungry and severely obese, whereas others, even their siblings, are able to remain thin. A new gene was recently identified, called "kinase suppressor of Ras 2" (KSR2), that contributes to obesity from a young age and is associated with a slow metabolic rate. Mutations in KSR2 impair the oxidation of glucose and fatty acids, causing patients to display hyperphagia, insulin resistance, and a reduced basal metabolic rate. These data suggest that KSR2 is an important regulator of energy intake and expenditure in humans.
Ho, M., et al. Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act, October 2013.
The question about what dietary intervention approach is most effective in treating childhood obesity remains unanswered. There is evidence that adolescents affected by obesity seeking advice for weight management have a preference for prescriptive dietary advice as opposed to the current standard model of unstructured advice. This study examined the effects of a six-month prescriptive dietary intervention on external eating (eating in response to food cues, regardless of hunger and satiety), emotional eating, and dietary restraint and their relations to weight loss. Results showed that in the short to medium term, a prescriptive dietary intervention approach is a well-accepted and suitable option for adolescents affected by obesity with clinical features of insulin resistance. It reduced external and emotional eating, led to modest weight loss and did not cause any adverse effect on dietary restraint.
Seetho, I. W. & Wilding, J. P. H. Clinical Endocrinology, July 2013.
Severe obesity is prevalent among approximately 5 percent of patients in the United States. These patients are increasingly present in clinical practice, and questions concerning endocrine testing and interpretation may arise. Changes in neuroendocrine function are associated with severe obesity; however, the effects of these changes may be subtle and symptoms may be attributed solely to the presence of obesity, with potential for delayed identification and investigation. In this article, the authors discuss an approach to this clinical question. Additionally, they highlight potential considerations that should be borne in mind when requesting imaging investigations for these patients.
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Advocacy
 AMA Advocacy Update now available
A note about the AMA... Remember, your membership in the Society includes representation from the only obesity medicine-focused medical specialty society with a seat in the AMA House of Delegates. It is important we retain enough ASBP member physicians who are also members of the AMA, or we risk losing our seat. If we lose our seat, we lose our ability to influence AMA policy, such as this summer's victory in the fight for obesity being recognized as a disease. Click here to learn more.
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Education
Online registration is now live for ASBP 2014 Spring Obesity Conference in Philadelphia on March 12-16
Whether you are interested in obesity medicine certification, nutrition and metabolism-specific education or simply furthering your knowledge about the latest discussions taking place in the exciting field of obesity medicine, the ASBP Spring 2014 Conference at the Loews Philadelphia Hotel will have something for you! Save the date now and plan to join nearly 600 clinical obesity medicine physicians and other health care providers at the conference! Click here to register online (PDF form coming soon) for one or more of these exciting education opportunities!
- Obesity Medicine Certification Review Course (March 12-13)
Provides preparation to those planning to take the American Board of Obesity Medicine certification exam. - Nutrition & Metabolism Society Symposium (March 13)
Provides specific education on carbohydrate-restricted diets as a treatment modality. - Obesity Course (March 14-16)
Provides a wide selection of plenary sessions focused on trending topics in obesity medicine.
Click here (or call 800.235.6397 and refer to "ASBP 2014 Spring Conference") to make a reservation by Feb. 17, 2014, to take advantage of the special ASBP conference rates, starting at $179+tax (single/double).
 2014 Obesity Basic Medical Treatment Course speakers announced
Starting in January, the one-day Obesity Basic Medical Treatment (OBMT) Course dates kick off, offering up to 7 CME hours and a full day's worth of information about practicing clinical obesity treatment. Click on a date and city below for registration details: Click here to download the 2014 OBMT course brochure.
Registration and abstract submission open for Obesity Update 2014 in London
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