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rachel@asbp.orgStacy Schmidt, Ph.D. Executive Director of The Obesity Treatment Foundation and ASBP Health Director
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Obesity Medicine e-Weekly
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News
 CME recordings from Diagnosis to Treatment are now available
Whether you attended the conference and want to refresh your memory, or you couldn't make it to Philadelphia but still want to learn the content from the conference, the Diagnosis to Treatment recordings are available for purchase online. Recordings are available in CD (audio only) or DVD (audio and visual) format and include a syllabus.
 Market your practice to patients online
One of the benefits of membership for physician and associate members is a complimentary listing in the online patient-referral tool, Find an Obesity Medicine Clinician. You can find this tool at www.asbp.org > Patients > Find a Clinician or in the top right corner of your screen when you visit the ASBP website. You can update or change your practice information--even add your photo--by logging in to your ASBP profile at www.asbp.org > Member Log-in and clicking "My Information" on the left side of your screen.
 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.
 Thank you for participating in last week's surveyThank you to everyone who responded to last week's survey question. Your responses will help us plan future conference locations. Our drawing winner was Sippora Lehrhaupt, M.S., P.A.-C. Look for more opportunities to win prizes in upcoming editions of the e-newsletter!
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Foundation
 Last week to apply for 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
Schumann, M., et al. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, February 2014.
The incorporation of endurance and strength training exercise to a training plan has beneficial health effects; however, the order in which these activities are completed may have an effect on improvement in overall fitness. Researchers examined the effect of training order on body composition and lipids after 24 weeks of either endurance then strength training or strength training then endurance two to three times per week. The study resulted in no difference in overall fitness after 24 weeks, regardless of the order in which the exercises were completed. The two groups of men achieved the same significant increases in aerobic capacity and lean muscle mass whether they completed the endurance activity or the weight lifting first in their weekly workouts. No significant changes in body fat or blood lipids were observed in either of the two groups at week 24.
Vissers, D., et al. Obesity Reviews, April 2014.
Urinary incontinence (UI) has a significantly negative impact on quality of life. This condition affects about 24 percent of women older than 40. Overweight and obesity may be part of the etiological pathway of UI; therefore, the effect of weight loss on UI was examined. Data from women who participated in non-surgical weight-loss interventions (diet, exercise, medication or a combination of each) were included in a meta-analysis to determine how UI changes with weight loss. The meta-analysis revealed that there is a significant decrease in UI with weight loss, although the limited number of studies did not allow the analysis to determine how weight loss affected the different types of UI. This study provides evidence that a non-surgical weight-loss intervention (diet, exercise, medication or a combination of each) has the potential to improve UI and should be considered part of standard practice in the management of UI in women affected by overweight.
Venditti, E. M., et al. Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act, February 2014.
Based on U.K. guidelines, sulfonylurea is often added to metformin following failure of metformin monotherapy; however, dipeptidyl peptidase 4 (DPP-4) inhibitors are an alternate option because they have similar glucose-lowering effects but lower risk of hypoglycemia or weight gain. In addition, the safety of sulfonylureas has some concerns. A study was conducted in about 34,000 patients to compare the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) and mortality for combination therapies with metformin and either sulfonylureas (SU) or DPP-4 inhibitors. The study found that when added to metformin, there was an increase in all-cause mortality and MACE in patients treated with SU compared to those treated with DPP-4 inhibitors. The study could not show if the differences in risk were due to adverse effects of SU or to beneficial effects of DPP-4 inhibitors. Long-term outcomes should be considered when deciding on a treatment approach.
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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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