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Foundation Corner
Please join us in Philadelphia on Friday, March 14, from 5:15-8 p.m. for live music and free drinks and appetizers to support The Obesity Treatment Foundation!
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Obesity Medicine e-Weekly
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News
 Only one week left to register for Diagnosis to Treatment in Philadelphia 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!
When: March 12-16
Where: Loews Philadelphia Hotel (Click here or call 800.235.6397 to make a reservation.)
What: Click here to preview course content and speakers in the final onsite program. Learn more about this conference or register now. (Please note: All attendees registered prior to Monday, March 10, will receive an advance online copy of the course syllabi via email.)
 The Obesity Treatment Foundation website is now live The Obesity Treatment Foundation (OTF), a charitable organization established by the Society in early 2013, is now online at www.ObesityTreatmentFoundation.org. Visit the website to learn about the mission of the OTF or to make a voluntary donation online. Also, look for a new monthly column in the e-newsletter about upcoming OTF news and events!
 Join us in Philadelphia at non-CME events
In addition to an excellent lineup of speakers and topics, we have plenty of exciting events and activities planned outside of the classroom to help attendees network, get advice, advance their knowledge about obesity medicine products and services, celebrate their achievements and get more involved with the Society. (Click here to preview the conference schedule in the final program.) If you are attending Diagnosis to Treatment, plan ahead to attend these non-CME events and get the most out of your conference experience!
- Wednesday, March 12 | 6-7 p.m.
American Board of Obesity Medicine (ABOM) Reception -
Thursday, March 13 | 7-7:45 a.m.
Breakfast Q&A Panel with the Experts
- Thursday, March 13 | 5:45-7 p.m.
Exhibit Hall Reception - Friday, March 14 | 6:45-7:45 a.m.
Product Showcase Breakfast - Friday, March 14 | 5:15-8 p.m.
The Obesity Treatment Foundation Reception - Saturday, March 15 | 6:30-7:15 a.m.
Walk with the Doc - Saturday, March 15 | 7-7:45 a.m.
Breakfast with Experienced Obesity Medicine Specialists - Saturday, March 15 | Noon-1 p.m.
ASBP State-of-the-Society Luncheon & ABOM Diplomate Recognition Ceremony -
Saturday, March 15 | 5:15-7:15 p.m.
Preview Party: Overcoming Obesity in Austin
- Sunday, March 16 | 7-7:45 a.m.
Satellite Symposium Breakfast
 Reminder: No newsletter and ASBP office closed next week
There will not be an e-newsletter next week. The next edition of the e-newsletter will be sent out during the latter part of the week of March 17. The ASBP staff will also be out of the office from March 10 until March 18 as we prepare for the Diagnosis to Treatment Conference in Philadelphia. The office will reopen on March 19 at 8 a.m. MT.
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Resources
Obesity Updates: Click titles to view articles
Siahpush, M., et al. Obesity, February 2014.
Prolonged financial stress was measured in 2008 and 2009 and was correlated to obesity in 2010. Financial stress was found to predict obesity, as the risk of being affected by obesity was 20 percent higher among people who experienced financial stress in earlier years. This association was independent of income level and constant across all income categories. Addressing skills associated with money management may be an important dimension in obesity prevention.
Fan, L., et al. Int'l J. of Obesity, February 2014.
The melanocortin-4 receptor (MC4R) has a central role in weight regulation. MC4R activation decreases food intake and elevates metabolic rate. A defect in the MC4R leads to a lack of satiety, extreme continuous hyperphagia, a decline in energy utilization, and consequently leads to severe early onset obesity. This systematic review focuses on MC4R agonists that have potential as future pharmacological obesity treatments. There are currently no effective clinical treatments for MC4R-deficient patients affected by obesity, although MC4R agonists are being developed and are entering phase I and II trials.
Eslamparast, T., et al. AJCN, March 2014.
The gut microbiota--the billions of bacteria that reside within the human gastrointestinal tract--may be involved in liver disorders. A double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial was conducted to determine if consumption of probiotics in addition to lifestyle modifications (diet and exercise), had a positive effect on patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Fifty-two patients with NAFLD were supplemented twice daily for 28 weeks with either a synbiotic or a placebo capsule. Both groups were advised to follow an energy-balanced diet and physical activity recommendations. The study found that synbiotic supplementation in addition to lifestyle modification was superior to lifestyle modification alone for the treatment of NAFLD. The supplement led to a greater attenuation of inflammatory markers in the body, which may have contributed to the enhanced effect.
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Education
 Take note: ASBP spring conference starts March 12
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 more than 500 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!
Register now for Obesity Basic Medical Treatment; Next course in Scottsdale on April 12
The one-day Obesity Basic Medical Treatment (OBMT) Courses will resume after the Diagnosis to Treatment Conference. These courses offer 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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