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Obesity Medicine e-Weekly
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News
Senate confirms Vivek Murthy as new U.S. surgeon general
On Monday, the Senate voted Dr. Vivek Murthy in as the new U.S. surgeon general, a position that has been unfilled for the past few months. During his nomination review in February, Murthy stated, "My priority and focus is going to be on obesity prevention." He's also indicated his interest in tobacco, vaccinations, mental health and health disparities. Read the full article from The Wall Street Journal.  ABOM announces new item writing committee The American Board of Obesity Medicine (ABOM) announced last week its new item-writing committee for the 2015 certification exam for obesity medicine physicians. Members of the item-writing committee develop a pool of questions used on the ABOM exam. ASBP members who joined the committee this year include: Sunil Daniel, MD; Lisa DeRosimo, MD, MS; Holly Lofton, MD; Vyvyane Loh, MD; and Debra Ravasia, MD, FACOG, FPMRS.
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Resources
 The Obesity Treatment Foundation (OTF) helps keep you up to date on current obesity research! Each week, OTF publishes a brief overview of three recent studies so you can be in the know, even during your busiest days. Click the titles below to view the full articles, and please consider supporting OTF so we can continue to provide you with updates on the latest research.
Gille, J. B., et al. PLoS One, 2014.
The benefits of short bursts of exercise have been studied extensively, and a new study looked at how even shorter bursts of exercise can benefit health. Sedentary subjects who are overweight completed three 20-second "all-out" intervals on a stationary bike, followed by two minutes of slow, easy pedaling. The riders also warmed up for two minutes and cooled down for three minutes to reach 10 minutes of total exercise time. The subjects completed three of these sessions per week, totaling 30 minutes of weekly exercise, for six weeks. At the end of the trial, peak oxygen uptake increased by 12 percent, blood pressure decreased by 7 percent in men and women, and glucose control improved in men. Skeletal muscle biopsies revealed significant improvements in muscle oxidative capacity. If you "don't have the time" to exercise this holiday season, just know that a single minute of intense exercise, embedded within an otherwise easy 10-minute workout, can significantly improve fitness and health.
Adeyemo, M. A., et al. Obesity and Metabolism, 2014.
A six-month double-blind, placebo-controlled trial was conducted in 100 children with obesity ages six to 12 years to evaluate the effects of twice-daily metformin 1000 miligram on body weight and energy balance. Children were given test meals, energy intake was recorded, and ratings of hunger, fullness, and desire to eat were completed. The study found that metformin treatment caused significant reductions in caloric intake, decreased ratings of hunger, and increased ratings of fullness. The metformin group had significantly less gain in body mass index (BMI), BMI-Z score, weight, and fat mass compared to the placebo group. These results suggest that metformin may help children affected by obesity reduce excess body weight.
Fat-free mass loss generated with weight loss in adults with overweight and obesity: What may we expect?
Dixon, J. B., et al. Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism, 2014.
Loss of fat-free mass (FFM) almost always accompanies weight loss. Limiting loss of FFM is beneficial for maintenance of resting energy expenditure, strength, and function. In the past, a decrease in FFM of less than 25 percent was considered to be favorable; however, this amount has recently come into question. A study using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA)-derived measures of FFM and fat mass (FM) examined the proportion of FFM loss that may be expected during weight loss, assuming that the patients' new body composition matches the body composition of weight-stable individuals who have a naturally lower BMI. The study found a strong relationship between FFM and FM with increasing BMI. With intentional weight loss, substantial loss of FFM should be expected if an individual attains the expected body composition at the lower BMI. The authors concluded that the expected FFM-to-total-weight-loss ratios are 35 to 40 percent for men and 30 to 35 percent for women. The previous FFM-loss/weight-loss value of 25 percent should be replaced by higher, more realistic individualized measures.
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Education
Join nearly 500 obesity medicine clinicians learning about medical obesity treatment
Obesity Medicine 2015 offers clinical and practical knowledge about a variety of topics related to the medical treatment of patients affected by obesity. Join us in Denver for the annual spring conference, which includes three courses packed with all-new content for 2015!
- Full Conference
30 CME | April 8-12
Includes the Spring Obesity Summit and your choice of either Obesity Medicine Essentials (register) or the Nutrition and Metabolism Symposium (register). - Dr. Harold C. Seim Obesity Medicine Essentials
12.75 CME | April 8-9 | Register
Gain practical knowledge in this how-to series about the medical care of patients affected by obesity. - Nutrition and Metabolism Symposium
12.75 CME | April 8-9 | Register
Broaden your understanding about a range of diet and nutrition options based on scientific research. - Spring Obesity Summit
17.25 CME | April 10-12 | Register
Enhance your knowledge about the latest scientific research and trends related to the evaluation and treatment of patients affected by obesity.
Want more? Save the date for Overcoming Obesity 2015: Diagnose. Personalize. Treat. in Washington, D.C., from Sept. 30-Oct. 4, 2015.
 Obesity Basic Medical Treatment course registration now available
Do you know anyone who wants to learn the basics of medical obesity treatment but doesn't know where to start? The Obesity Basic Medical Treatment (OBMT) course teaches physicians and health care providers who are brand new to the field of obesity medicine about the basic approaches to obesity treatment. Attendees can then decide whether or not to pursue further obesity medicine education or understand when to refer a patient to an obesity medicine clinician. Learn more about this course, or download a printable registration form. Online registration is also available for the following dates and cities.
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