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Bariatric Physicians
2821 S. Parker Road
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Aurora, CO 80014
303.770.2526 | asbp.org
Staff
Laurie Traetow, CAE, CPA
Executive Director
laurie@asbp.org
Beth Amelon
Sponsorships & Exhibits Coordinator
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Carly Crosby
Meeting Planner & Executive Coordinator
carly@asbp.org
Marcie Gonzales
Receptionist
marcie@asbp.org
Heidi Gordon, CAE
Director of Marketing &
Communication
heidi@asbp.org
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Obesity Medicine e-Weekly
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News
 FDA decides about two obesity treatment medications
Last week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced its decisions regarding two obesity treatment medications: Contrave ® and Saxenda ®. After review, the FDA approved Contrave--read the full news release here. An FDA advisory committee concluded that Saxenda warranted approval based on its proven safety and effectiveness--read the announcement here.  ASBP leaders featured in article about FDA-approved obesity treatment medications Following the announcement that the FDA had approved Contrave, ASBP leaders were interviewed by Yahoo Health to share their thoughts. Ethan Lazarus, MD, who serves as an ASBP Board of Trustees member, and Deborah Bade Horn, DO, MPH, FASBP, who serves as ASBP president-elect, discussed the new medications, as well as the stigma still surrounding obesity despite it being classified as a disease last year by the American Medical Association. Read the full article here.  Congratulations to all 2014 award winners The 2014 honors and awards were presented on Sept. 13 during the annual awards luncheon at Overcoming Obesity in Austin, Texas. The following awards were presented during the ceremony and the recipients recognized: - Bariatrician of the Year: Jennifer Seger, MD
- Dr. Vernon B. Astler Award: Brian Sabowitz, MD, MS, FACP
- Dr. Raymond E. Dietz Meritorious Service Award: Deborah Bade Horn, DO, MPH, FASBP
- Steelman-Seim Educator Award for Excellence in Academics: Joan C. Temmerman, MD, MS, FAAFP, CNS
- Task Force Award: Harold Bays, MD, FTOS, FACE, FMLA
- Dr. Peter G. Lindner Award: Scott Rigden, MD, FAAFP, FASBP
A description of the awards and a list of past award recipients is available here.
 Board of Trustees installed at Overcoming Obesity
Last week, the incoming ASBP Board of Trustees formally accepted their new roles during the board installation ceremony at the annual luncheon. The ASBP 2014-2015 board is: - President: Eric C. Westman, MD, MHS
- President-elect: Deborah Bade Horn, DO, MPH, FASBP
- Vice President: Wendy Scinta, MD, MS
- Secretary/Treasurer: Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP
- Chairman: David Bryman, DO, FASBP
- Trustees: Crystal Broussard, MD; U. Inge Ferguson, DO, FACOI; Ethan Lazarus, MD; Carl Knopke, MD; and Richard Lindquist, MD, DABFM, FAASP
- Ex Officio: Larry Richardson, MD, FASBP
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Foundation
 Abstracts presented during the poster session at Overcoming Obesity
If you weren't able to attend Overcoming Obesity in Austin, Texas, you can still learn about the latest research taking place in the field of obesity medicine. This year, the Obesity Treatment Foundation (OTF) sponsored the poster session and held a poster contest, the winner of which was Bharti Shetye, MD. Read all the abstracts here, and don't miss Dr. Shetye's winning abstract--number 17!
Inaugural Board of Directors installed at Overcoming Obesity
Last week, the incoming OTF Board of Directors also formally accepted their new roles during the board installation ceremony at the annual luncheon. The OTF 2014-2015 board is:
- President: Ed J. Hendricks, MD, FASBP
- Vice President: Frank Greenway, MD
- Directors: Louis J. Aronne, MD; Amy Articolo, DO, FACOOG; U. Inge Ferguson, DO, FACOI; and Richard Lindquist, MD, DABFM, FAASP
- Members at Large: Marni Lun, PharmD, MBA; Mansi Mehta, RD, LDN; and Donna Watson, RN, MSN, CNOR, FNP-BC
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Resources
 Don't have time to keep up to date on the latest findings in the field of obesity medicine? We can help! We'll do the research and publish a brief overview of three recent studies every week, so you can be in the know, even during your busiest days. Click the titles below to view the full articles.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released updated obesity prevalence maps. These maps show obesity prevalence by state and ethnicity using body mass index (BMI) as an indicator of obesity. No state had a prevalence of obesity of less than 20 percent. Two states (Mississippi and West Virginia) had a prevalence of obesity greater than 35 percent, whereas Colorado had the lowest prevalence at 21.3 percent. Non-Hispanic blacks had the highest prevalence of obesity (37.6 percent), followed by Hispanics (30.6 percent) and non-Hispanic whites (26.6 percent).
DeLany, J. P.; Jakicic, J. M.; Lowery, J. B.; Hames, K. C.; Kelley, D. E.; and Goodpastor, B. H. International Journal of Obesity, 2014.
Obesity, hypertension, diabetes and cardiovascular disease are higher in African-American women compared to Caucasian women. Weight loss can help improve these metabolic parameters, but African-American women have been shown to lose less weight in response to behavior interventions compared to Caucasian women. A six-month study was conducted to examine adherence to a weight-loss intervention and longitudinal changes in body weight, energy expenditure, physical activity and energy intake. The study found a reduction in energy expenditure in African-American women compared to Caucasian women despite similar adherence to the components of the weight-loss program. The difference in energy expenditure was due to lower total daily energy expenditure and resting metabolic rate (RMR) adjusted for fat-free mass in African-American women, although the decrease in RMR in response to weight loss was greater in Caucasian women. African-American women may need more restrictive treatment for similar weight loss, which suggests that obesity medicine clinicians should continue to use individualized therapy in weight-reduction programs.
Eating frequency in relation to body mass index and waist circumference in British adults
Murakami, K. and Livingstone, M. B. E. International Journal of Obesity, 2014.
The relationship between how often a person eats and level of adiposity has not been effectively established due to misreporting energy intake and estimated energy requirements. A study assessed dietary intake using a seven-day dietary record in 1,487 adults ages 19 to 64 years. Eating frequency (EF) was calculated based on all eating occasions but excluded those providing no or very little energy, such as water or low calorie beverages/snacks. Overall, in both males and females, EF was positively associated with BMI and waist circumference (WC) when energy intake and estimated energy requirements were taken into consideration. The positive correlation between EF and EI suggests that subjects in this study did not compensate for more frequent eating episodes by reducing the quantity of energy consumed per eating occasion. Suggesting that patients affected by obesity should eat more often to lose weight may not be supported by the medical literature.
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Advocacy
 Letter sent to HHS urging coverage for obesity treatment services
In mid-September, 47 House members signed a congressional letter to Secretary Sylvia Burwell of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) urging HHS to afford individuals in state health exchange plans the same patient protections that federal employees enjoy regarding coverage of obesity treatment services. The letter, which was initiated by Reps. Eddie Bernice Johnson, D-Texas, and Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., highlights recent guidance issued by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) for the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) program. In its guidance letter to FEHB program carriers, OPM expressed concern over many plans excluding coverage for approved obesity medications approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and encouraged plans to cover all obesity treatment services. In addition, OPM is now prohibiting FEHB plans from excluding coverage for obesity treatment services based on the plan's perception that obesity is a lifestyle condition or that treatment is cosmetic.
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Education
 Early registration for Diagnosis to Treatment in Denver is now open
Join us in Denver for Diagnosis to Treatment: Recognizing Obesity as a Disease, which includes the all-new Special Interest Sessions as well as the popular feature of each spring conference, the Obesity: Diagnosis to Treatment Course, with completely new content for 2015. Save the date and plan to join nearly 600 clinical obesity medicine physicians and other health care providers furthering their knowledge about the latest discussions taking place in the exciting field of obesity medicine.
When: April 8-12, 2015
Where: Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center
- Full Conference
30 CME | April 8-12 | Register online for the full conference
Includes both the Special Interest Sessions and the Obesity: Diagnosis to Treatment Course. - Special Interest Sessions
12.5 CME | April 8-9 | Register online for this course
Build your own schedule and attend the lectures that most interest you from both the Nutrition & Metabolism Society Summit and Obesity Medicine Essentials Course. - Obesity: Diagnosis to Treatment Course
17.5 CME | April 10-12 | Register online for this course
Enhance your knowledge about trending topics in the field of obesity medicine.
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The American Society of Bariatric Physicians ( www.asbp.org) is the leading association for clinical physicians and other providers dedicated to the comprehensive medical treatment of patients affected by obesity and associated conditions. Many ASBP-member physicians also hold certification from the American Board of Obesity Medicine. Members of the Society are permitted and encouraged to share any of the content in this e-newsletter on their own blogs and websites, as appropriate.
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