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Obesity Medicine e-Weekly
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News
 What to expect from new chronic weight management medications
ASBP Secretary/Treasurer Craig Primack, M.D., F.A.A.P., F.A.C.P., recently wrote an article on the topic of patient expectations and newly approved obesity medications. The article appears in the fall issue of Your Weight Matters magazine, published by Obesity Action Coalition. The article covers the uses, side effects, weight-loss studies and outcomes for two obesity medications. To read this article, click here. (NOTE: As a member of the Society, you also hold a complimentary membership in the Obesity Action Coalition and therefore should have received Your Weight Matters in the mail.)  Get involved by joining an ASBP committee, task force or special interest group
The Society offers numerous opportunities for members to become more involved in the organization, one of which is the opportunity to participate in an ASBP committee, task force or special interest group. These groups meet twice a year at biannual conferences and work year-round to further the Society's mission in specific areas. Those currently available to join are:  ASBP Marketing-Communication Toolkit for Obesity Medicine Specialists now available for download The ASBP Marketing-Communication Toolkit 2013 (v.1), developed by the marketing-communication task force, is available exclusively to members. The toolkit includes resources and samples to help you gain presence in the medical community and better market your clinic or practice to existing and potential patients. Click here for more information and download instructions.
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Resources
Obesity Updates: Click titles to view articles
Traish, A. M., et al. International Journal of Clinical Practice, October 2013.
There is a strong association between metabolic syndrome and testosterone (T) deficiency. A study was conducted to determine if long-term T therapy in men with hypogonadism improves metabolic syndrome (MetS) components. Men (n=255), between the ages of 33 and 69 with subnormal plasma total T levels (mean: 9.93 ± 1.38 nmol/l) received treatment with parenteral T undecanoate (1000 mg) at baseline every six weeks and thereafter every 12 weeks for up to 60 months. T therapy restored physiological T levels and resulted in reductions in total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, triglycerides and increased high-density lipoprotein levels. There were marked reductions in systolic and diastolic blood pressure, blood glucose, hemoglobin A1c, C-reactive protein, alanine aminotransferase and aspartate aminotransferase. This study supports the idea that T therapy in hypogonadal men may be useful in reducing the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
Biro, F.M., et al. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol, October 2012.
Many studies have shown that girls are undergoing pubertal maturation at younger ages than in earlier generations. To more closely study this phenomenon, more than 1,200 girls between the ages of 6 and 8 were enrolled in a study in three cities--San Francisco, Cincinnati and New York--from 2004 to 2011, with their body mass index (BMI) and maturation process being carefully documented during this time. The study found that on average, girls with BMIs below the 50th percentile started developing breasts at about age 10, while those in higher categories--the 85th and 95th percentiles--began developing as early as age 8 and a half. The girls who were affected by obesity were clearly maturing earlier, and BMI was the single greatest factor predicting the onset of puberty.
da Silva, S. T., et al. Nutr Hosp, August 2013.
Studies suggest that the intestinal microbiota has several beneficial functions related to host health, but may also be related to the presence of metabolic diseases, including obesity. A meta-analysis was conducted to determine the relationship between intestinal microbiota and obesity and the possible impacts of the use of prebiotics and probiotics. Results showed that there are differences in the microbial composition between patients affected by obesity and patients not affected by obesity; a higher amount of bifidobacteria usually accompanied weight loss or improvements in obesity.
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Advocacy
 Partnership to Treat Obesity promotes equal access to obesity care The Society is a member organization of the Partnership to Treat Obesity (PTO), an initiative developed by the Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) to gain recognition of obesity as a chronic disease, thus allowing those affected by obesity to receive treatment similar to that of any other chronic condition. The PTO and OAC also urge decision-makers to adopt policy that would provide better coverage for patients seeking obesity treatment and would eliminate weight-bias in both the political and medical communities. To learn more about the PTO, click here.
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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 educational 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 way to improve metabolic health. - 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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