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Bariatric Physicians
2821 S. Parker Road
Ste. 625
Aurora, CO 80014
303.770.2526 | asbp.org
Staff
Laurie Traetow, CAE, CPA
Executive Director
laurie@asbp.org
Beth Amelon
Sponsorships & Exhibits Coordinator
beth@asbp.org
Carly Crosby
Meeting Planner & Executive Coordinator
carly@asbp.org
Marcie Gonzales
Receptionist
marcie@asbp.org
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Obesity Medicine e-Weekly
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News
 SGR repeal becomes a reality
The American Medical Association (AMA) announced yesterday that at last the flawed sustainable growth rate (SGR) payment formula has been repealed. Congress passed the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act, which includes other improvements in addition to the SGR formula repeal. Learn more about the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act.  Thank you for making Obesity Medicine 2015 a successThank you to everyone who came to Denver for Obesity Medicine 2015! This was our largest spring conference to date, and we thank you for your commitment to learning about the latest research and trends in the field of obesity medicine. If you didn't make it to Denver (or you did, but you don't want to forget what you learned), pre-order the conference recordings online. We can't wait to see you all in Washington, D.C., for Overcoming Obesity 2015 (Sept. 30-Oct. 4).
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Foundation
Five days left to submit your letter of intent for a research grant
The deadline to submit a letter of intent for an obesity medicine research grant is April 20. The Obesity Treatment Foundation will award two research grants in 2015. To apply for a research grant, you must complete a one-page letter of intent. (Follow these instructions to write and submit your letter of intent.) Selected applicants will be announced on May 22 and will be invited to submit a research proposal. Questions? Contact the foundation at research@asbp.org.
 The Obesity Treatment Foundation is now on Facebook
Like the Obesity Treatment Foundation on Facebook and keep up to date with all that's happening at the foundation and in the field of obesity medicine! Like our page by clicking here.
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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.
van der Klaauw, A. A. and Sadaf Farooqi, I. Cell, 2015.
This review provides a perspective on the contribution of environmental, genetic, and other factors to the development of obesity. The authors discuss how these factors impact the molecular and physiological mechanisms that regulate energy intake and energy expenditure in humans. They also highlight current tactics used to dissect the complex neural circuits and pathways that affect energy balance and their potential to be targeted by preventative and therapeutic interventions.
Chandler-Laney, P. C., et al. Maternal & Child Nutrition, 2015.
Insulin resistance increases as pregnancy progresses. Consumption of carbohydrates at night may contribute to worsening of insulin sensitivity. African-American women who were pregnant and had a body mass index (BMI) either less than 25 or greater than 30 completed food diaries and a 75-gram oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) to measure glucose tolerance and insulin action. The study found that nighttime, but not daytime, carbohydrate intake was positively associated with glucose levels following the OGTT. Early-phase insulin secretion after the glucose load was inversely associated with carbohydrate intake. Further analysis within each weight group revealed associations among late-night carbohydrate intake, glucose concentrations, and insulin secretion only in the group with BMI greater than 30. These results suggest that late-night carbohydrate intake may be a potential target for intervention to improve metabolic health in pregnant women with obesity.
Food addiction: An evolving nonlinear science
Shriner, R. and Gold, M. Nutrients, 2015.
Many obesity-focused clinical and bench lab investigators are now turning to addiction models to better understand obesity and other forms of disordered eating. These models use principles to demonstrate the possible contribution of food addiction to obesity and improve current models for treatment. This review outlines several pathways that integrate metabolism, addiction, and human adaptations to eating.
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Education
  More Obesity Basic Medical Treatment courses scheduled this summer
Our winter season of Obesity Basic Medical Treatment courses is finished, but we're offering another series of courses this summer! 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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The American Society of Bariatric Physicians and the Obesity Treatment Foundation thank our 2015 Corporate Advisory Council members for their continuous support.
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©2015 American Society of Bariatric Physicians. All rights reserved. Materials may not be reproduced, redistributed or translated without written permission. To request permission, call ASBP at 303.770.2526 or send an email to info@asbp.org. Advertising disclaimer: Under a policy approved by the ASBP Executive Committee and Exhibitor/Advertiser Review Committee, commercial companies may apply to advertise in society publications. Approval does not imply ASBP endorsement or official recognition of particular products or services. This policy also applies to books and products marketed on behalf of ASBP members.
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