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Obesity Medicine e-Weekly
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News
 Early registration pricing for the Diagnosis to Treatment Conference ends next week!
Join more than 500 physicians and health care providers who are interested in furthering their knowledge about the latest discussions taking place in the field of obesity medicine. Register by Feb. 14 to save up to $370 with early registration pricing! Learn more about this conference. Click here to register now.
 Diplomates invited to attend ABOM Diplomate Recognition Ceremony
The American Board of Obesity Medicine (ABOM) will formally recognize those who recently passed the certification exam for obesity medicine physicians at a luncheon during the Obesity: Diagnosis to Treatment Course in Philadelphia. Both new and existing Diplomates of ABOM are invited to attend to celebrate their achievement with all attendees at the conference. Learn more about the Obesity: Diagnosis to Treatment Course. Register now for this course.
 Submit your case study now to be considered for the Diagnosis to Treatment Conference This year, the Society is dedicating class time to actual case study examples, which will be reviewed during an interactive panel discussion that will enhance your obesity medicine education and its application to your current practice. Three case studies will be chosen for live discussion in the classroom, and those chosen will receive a $50 discount on conference registration! Read the case study submission guidelines, and then submit your case study by Thursday, Feb. 6. Learn more about the Diagnosis to Treatment Conference.
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Resources
Obesity Updates: Click titles to view articles
Krogh-Madsen, R., et al. Journal of Applied Physiology, February 2014.
Physical activity may have an impact on the metabolic effects of a high-caloric intake. Healthy individuals on a high-caloric intake (2,000 calories per day more than their normal intake) were randomized to either 1,500 steps per day (inactive group) or 10,000 steps per day (active group) for 14 days. Both study groups gained the same amount of body weight over the two-week period; however, the inactive group accumulated significantly more visceral fat compared with the active group. The inactive group also experienced poorer glycemic control, increased endogenous glucose production, decreased hepatic insulin extraction, increased baseline plasma levels of total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, and a decreased cognitive function with regard to capacity of attention. Habitual physical activity without weight loss may prevent pathophysiological symptoms associated with diet-induced obesity.
Pacifico, L., et al. Nutrition, Metabolism and Caridovascular Diseases, January 2014.
Identification of cardiovascular risk factors at an early stage of life has become a growing interest because they might have long-term effects on arterial health. The triglyceride (TG) to high-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (HDL-C) ratio has been reported as a useful marker of atherogenic lipid abnormalities--namely small low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) and small HDL-C--as well as of insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome (MetS) and high cardiovascular risk. Researchers evaluated the association of the TG to HDL-C ratio with early signs of morphological vascular changes and cardio metabolic risk factors, including nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), in 548 children ages 6 to 16 years. The odds of having central obesity, insulin resistance, inflammation, NAFLD, MetS, and carotid artery intima-media thickness increased with a higher TG to HDL-C ratio. The TG to HDL-C ratio may help identify children and adolescents at high risk for structural vascular changes and metabolic derangement.
Chechi, K., et al. Obesity Reviews, February 2014.
Brown adipose tissue (BAT) has long been known for its capacity to enhance energy expenditure; however, its role in adult human energy metabolism was largely ignored until 2007, when radiological data from clinical cancer studies pointed to the presence of BAT in adult humans. This finding alerted obesity and energy metabolism researchers and opened avenues for researching its thermogenic potential and utility as an anti-obesity tissue in humans. This review provides an overview of the cellular, developmental and regulatory aspects of BAT in both rodents and humans, with a focus on how future efforts may lead to the development of a plausible therapy for obesity based on BAT thermogenesis.
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Education
 Take note: ASBP spring conference starts March 12; Early registration ends Feb. 14
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 upcoming spring conference, Diagnosis to Treatment: Recognizing Obesity as a Disease, at the Loews Philadelphia Hotel will have something for you! Preview course content and speakers for the upcoming conference in the preliminary program.
- Obesity Medicine Certification Review Course (March 12-13)
Provides preparation to those planning to take the American Board of Obesity Medicine certification exam.
Click here to preview topics and speakers for this course. - Nutrition & Metabolism Society Symposium (March 13)
Provides specific education on carbohydrate-restricted diets as a way to improve metabolic health.
Click here to preview topics and speakers for this course. - Obesity: Diagnosis to Treatment Course (March 14-16)
Provides a wide selection of plenary sessions focused on trending topics in obesity medicine.
Click here to preview topics and speakers for this course.
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, or download the PDF registration form for one or more of these exciting educational opportunities!
 Book your hotel room now for the spring conference; Don't miss the deadline for the ASBP conference discount!
Don't miss your opportunity to reserve your room at the Loews Philadelphia Hotel at the special ASBP conference rate of only $179+tax per night! Click here to reserve a room online or call 800.235.6397 and mention the code, "ASBP Conference," before Feb. 17 to receive this limited-time discount.
Register now for Obesity Basic Medical Treatment: Los Angeles on Feb. 8 or Detroit on Feb. 22
The one-day Obesity Basic Medical Treatment (OBMT) Courses continue this month, offering 7 hours of CME 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.
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