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Obesity Medicine e-Weekly
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Advocacy
 No more obesity exclusions in federal plans
In a letter to insurance carriers for the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program, the Office of Personnel Management stated that the exclusion of weight-loss drugs from coverage is "not permissable." The letter also advised that weight-loss drug prescription be delivered in conjunction with diet and physical activity plans. Click here to learn more.
 Senate passes bill to delay ICD-10 and apply one-year patch to SGR formula The Senate voted yesterday to delay the implementation of the International Classification on Diseases-10th Revision (ICD-10) coding system until at least Oct. 1, 2015. This delay creates a temporary fix to the Medicare sustainable growth rate (SGR) formula, which, if not passed, would have caused a 24 percent cut to Medicare payments. Many medical associations are opposed to any patch to SGR and will continue to advocate for a permanent SGR repeal. Click here to learn more.
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Resources
Obesity Updates: Click titles to view articles
Miras, A. D. and le Roux, C. W. International Journal of Obesity, March 2014.
The number of individuals undergoing bariatric surgery has increased dramatically in the past 20 years. The appropriateness of bariatric surgery remains a topic of debate considering the risks associated with surgery. This review article discusses the clinical and physiological changes observed following bariatric surgery and examines the effectiveness of less invasive and potentially safer interventions. This article focused on the most modern non-surgical treatments that are currently available for clinical use in Europe and/or the United States.
Hu, T. and Bazzano, L. A. Nutrition, Metabolism and Cardiovascular Diseases, April 2014.
Low-carbohydrate diets are commonly used for weight loss and weight management but are not recommended in leading guidelines. This disconnect is likely due to the perception that high intake of dietary fat may lead to increased cardiovascular risk. A meta-analysis was conducted to identify studies that examined how low-carbohydrate diets compared to low-fats diet for weight loss or the improvement of cardiovascular disease risk factors. The study determined that a low-carbohydrate dietary pattern should emphasize dietary fiber intake derived from fiber-rich fruit, low-carbohydrate vegetables (such as green leafy vegetables, legumes and cruciferous vegetables), whole grains, avocado, olive and vegetable oils, soy, fish, and chicken, and should restrict or eliminate consumption of processed and unprocessed red meat as well as starchy vegetables and refined grains.
Sim, A. Y., et al. International Journal of Obesity, March 2014.
High-intensity and shorter-duration exercise may be more beneficial in altering appetite-related hormones and food intake compared to lower-intensity, longer-duration exercise. A recent study examined how men affected by overweight (body mass index: about 28; body fat: about 30 percent) completed four 30-minute experimental conditions: resting control (CON); continuous moderate-intensity exercise (MC) (60 percent VO2 peak); high-intensity intermittent exercise (HI) (alternating one minute at 100 percent VO2 peak and three minutes at 50 percent VO2 peak); very high-intensity intermittent exercise (VHI) (alternating 15 seconds at 170 percent VO2 peak and one minute at 32 percent VO2 peak). Results showed that after HI and VHI, ad-libitum energy intake was lower compared to CON, and VHI was also lower than MC. Free-living caloric intake in the subsequent 38 hours remained less after VHI compared to CON and MC. These observations were associated with lower active ghrelin, higher blood lactate and higher blood glucose after VHI compared to all other trials. Despite higher heart rate and ratings of perceived exertion during HI and VHI compared to MC, ratings of physical activity enjoyment were similar between all the exercise trials. These data suggest that high-intensity intermittent exercise suppresses caloric intake in inactive men affected by overweight. This format of exercise was found to be well tolerated in an overweight population.
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Education
  Save the date: Overcoming Obesity is Sept. 10-13 in Austin, Texas
Whether you are interested in obesity medicine certification or furthering your knowledge about the latest discussions taking place in the exciting field of obesity medicine, Overcoming Obesity: Diagnose. Personalize. Treat. will have something for you! This year's Overcoming Obesity Symposium will take place Sept. 10-13 in Austin, Texas.
- Full Conference
30 CME | Sept. 10-13 | Register now for the full conference
Includes the Obesity Medicine Certification Review Course and the Overcoming Obesity Course. - Obesity Medicine Certification Review Course
12.5 CME | Sept. 10-11 | Register now for this course
Provides preparation for those planning to take the American Board of Obesity Medicine certification exam. - Overcoming Obesity Course
17.5 CME | Sept. 12-13 | Register now for this course
Provides a wide selection of plenary sessions focused on trending topics in obesity medicine.
Reserve your hotel room at the Hilton Austin before Aug. 19 to take advantage of the special ASBP symposium rate of $209+taxes/night!
Register now for Obesity Basic Medical Treatment; Next course in Scottsdale on April 12
The one-day Obesity Basic Medical Treatment (OBMT) Courses return this month. 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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