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The "Handbook of Obesity: Clinical Applications, Third Edition" is now on sale for $200 in the ASBP online store. This textbook is a recommended resource for preparing for the ABOM certification exam. Inventory is limited, so order today! |
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Obesity Medicine e-Weekly
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News
 Conference synopsis published in newest issue of Bariatric Times
The April issue of Bariatric Times is now available for online viewing. This issue includes an article recapping last month's Diagnosis to Treatment conference. ASBP board members, Craig Primack, M.D., F.A.C.P., F.A.A.P., and Wendy Scinta, M.D., M.S., serve on the editorial board for Bariatric Times. Click here for more information about how to receive a free subscription as a qualified health care provider.
 Help us decide about future biannual conference locations (and win a prize!)
Please click here to complete a one-question survey to help us as we choose locations for upcoming biannual conferences. We want to know what matters to you, our member! All those who respond to the survey will be entered into a drawing to win a prize "grab bag" from ASBP!
 Apply to join the ASBP Board of Trustees
The application to join the ASBP Board of Trustees is now available for download. Five positions will become available for installation in September at the Overcoming Obesity symposium in Austin, Texas. Positions coming open include vice president (one-year term), secretary/treasurer (one-year term), and three trustee positions (each a two-year term). Email your application to info@asbp.org, or fax or mail it to the ASBP office by May 13.
 Read books written by ASBP members and past speakers New on the ASBP website: a list of books written or edited by ASBP members and past speakers at biannual conferences and where to buy them! Check out www.asbp.org > Physicians & Clinicians > Resources > Member and Past Speaker Books to start building your collection. ASBP members may post links to books free of charge. For more information, please contact rachel@asbp.org.
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Foundation
 Apply to join the OTF Board of Directors
The application to join The Obesity Treatment Foundation (OTF) Board of Directors is now available for download. Five positions are available, including two voting positions (must be M.D., D.O. or Ph.D.) and three non-voting positions (may be affiliated with for-profit or non-profit entities), all of which are two-year terms. Applicants must have an interest in the treatment of obesity, obesity research, or educating the public in the nature of obesity. Duties may include fundraising, grant review and manuscript preparation. Experience in conducting clinical research is preferred. Email your application to stacy@asbp.org, or fax or mail it to the ASBP office by May 2.
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Resources
Obesity Updates: Click titles to view articles
Astbury, N. M., et al. Am J Clin Nutr, May 2014.
Snack choices may be a key determinant in the success of a weight-loss program due to their potential effects on satiety. A snack bar containing whey protein and polydextrose (PPX)--both known to enhance short-term satiety--was compared to an energy-matched snack bar; appetite, energy intake (EI), and metabolic and endocrine responses were recorded. Bars were consumed as a mid-morning snack for 14 days in a double-blind, randomized, crossover design. Consuming the PPX snack led to significantly lower daily EI and lower glucose and ghrelin. Glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) and peptide tyrosine-tyrosine (PYY) responses were higher when consuming the PPX snack. Greater suppression of ghrelin and higher post-prandial plasma PYY and GLP-1 have been associated with lower subjective appetite ratings and reduced voluntary food intake, which may explain the lower energy intake in this study. Incorporating snacks that contain whey protein and polydextrose may be beneficial in a weight-management program.
Giordano, S. & Victorzon, M. Obesity Surgery, May 2014.
Recent data suggest that even a small amount of pre-operative weight loss can improve post-operative outcomes of laparoscopic roux-en-y gastric bypass (LRYGB). Many candidates for bariatric surgery must lose some weight as a prerequisite for getting insurance to cover the surgery, but the evidence that pre-operative weight loss may improve some post-operative outcomes is inconsistent due to the limited number and quality of studies in this field. A recent study evaluated the efficacy and complications of LRYGB in patients who lost less than 5 percent, between 5 and 10 percent, or more than 10 percent of their weight before surgery. The study found that the groups with greater pre-operative weight loss had fewer complications, shorter operative time and shorter hospital stay. Furthermore, the amount of pre-operative weight loss was significantly correlated to the subsequent post-operative weight loss outcomes after one year.
Venditti, E. M., et al. Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act, February 2014.
A group-facilitated program was implemented in the Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) to provide a model for cost-effective diabetes prevention. The kinds of barriers DPP participants faced and the individualized approaches lifestyle coaches used to facilitate adherence were evaluated. The top weight-loss barriers included problems with self-monitoring, social cues, vacations and holidays, and too little physical activity. The biggest barriers to engaging in physical activity were vacations and holidays, time management, internal cues (such as mood), illness and motivation. Of the 1,076 participants, the majority of the weight-loss barriers were associated with younger age, greater obesity at baseline, and non-Caucasian ethnicity.
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Advocacy
 AMA Advocacy Update now available
The April 16 issue of the American Medical Association (AMA) Advocacy Update newsletter is now available for download by clicking here.
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 lost our seat, we lose our ability to influence AMA policy, such as last year's victory in the fight for obesity being recognized as a disease. Click here to learn more.
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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 will have something for you! This year's Overcoming Obesity symposium will take place Sept. 10-13 in Austin, Texas. Register for the conference before Aug. 15 to take advantage of early registration pricing. Reserve your hotel room at the Hilton Austin before Aug. 19 to take advantage of the special ASBP symposium room rate of $209+taxes/night!
- 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
13.25 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
16.75 CME | Sept. 12-13 | Register now for this course
Provides a wide selection of plenary sessions focused on trending topics in obesity medicine.
 Submit your abstract for presentation at the Overcoming Obesity symposium
Abstract submission for Overcoming Obesity on Sept. 10-13 is now open. Abstracts may be submitted for review as research posters and/or oral abstract sessions. Submission is free for ASBP members. The deadline to submit your abstract is July 7. Read the abstract submission guidelines, or click here to learn more.
Register now for Obesity Basic Medical Treatment; Next courses in Miami (June 19) and Atlanta (June 21)
The one-day Obesity Basic Medical Treatment (OBMT) Courses will return in June. 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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