Dr. Rick Lindquist Presents at AADE Meeting
OMA trustee and long-time member, Rick Lindquist, MD, FAASP, presented at the American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE) conference on Sunday. Dr. Lindquist spoke about the science of obesity, explaining that strategies for treating obesity should be long-term, just as they are with other chronic diseases. His talk complemented one given by Ted Kyle, RPH, MBA, past chairman of the Obesity Action Coalition, which explained obesity bias and detailed barriers to obesity coverage and effective treatment. Following their presentations, the American Journal of Managed Care released an article featuring quotes from both Dr. Lindquist and Ted Kyle. Dr. Lindquist noted that RDs, RNs, PharmDs, and ARNPs made up the audience at the AADE conference and that diabetes educators are embracing obesity care in the treatment of diabetes. |
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Apply by August 30 for Obesity Medicine Certification
Physicians with an interest in obesity medicine are invited to sit for the 2016 American Board of Obesity Medicine (ABOM) certification exam. Nearly 1,600 physicians throughout the United States and Canada are currently certified. Exam candidates are required to complete 60 CME credits on the topic of obesity in order to qualify to sit for the test. The final application deadline is August 30. Visit www.abom.org to learn more about eligibility requirements. Have questions? Contact ABOM at info@abom.org or 303-770-9100. 2016 ABOM Key Dates:- August 30: Final Application deadline
- December 3-10: Exam administered at Prometric computer testing centers throughout the U.S. and Canada
Need CME? OMA can help you earn the required 60 CME credits. Earn 30 live CME credits at Overcoming Obesity 2016 in Chicago on September 21-25. You must register for the full conference prior to August 30 and submit your registration receipt with your application materials. Earn 30 at-home CME credit in one convenient location with the ABOM Exam Prep Bundle in the Obesity Medicine Academy. You can also choose what you learn -- browse the Obesity Medicine Academy's library of presentations and purchase as many as you need to reach the CME requirement.
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 Host a Table at Breakfast with the Experts
Share your expertise with attendees at Overcoming Obesity 2016 by hosting a table at Breakfast with the Experts. This attendee-favorite breakfast allows you to discuss one topic related to obesity in-depth with a small group of other attendees. Breakfast with the Experts will take place in the morning on Sunday, Sept. 25. To volunteer, email your name and proposed topic to membership@obesitymedicine.org.
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 Book Your Hotel Room by August 29 before the Discounted Rate Expires
All Overcoming Obesity 2016 conference events will take place at the Hilton Chicago. If you haven't done so yet, reserve your room at the Hilton Chicago. Our room block is nearing capacity. Reserve your room before August 29 to take advantage of the discounted conference rate of $249 per night. This rate is subject to availability and not guaranteed if rooms run out, so don't wait to make your reservation!
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Post an Obesity Medicine Career Online
Let OMA help you fill an open position in your office. One of the benefits you receive as a member is free listings on the career center. By posting an open position, you expand your reach to potential candidates and help to grow the field of obesity medicine. Email membership@obesitymedicine.org to post a job on the career center now. |
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 Submit Your Abstract by August 31
There's still time to submit a late-breaking abstract and share your research with experts and attendees at Overcoming Obesity 2016. Submit your abstract now to present your research at the poster session on Sept. 23 and be entered to win the clinical poster contest. The deadline to submit your late-breaking abstract is August 31.
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Maintaining Weight Loss after Bariatric Surgery: When the Spectator Role Is No Longer Enough
Jones, L., et al. Clinical Obesity, 2016.
Many bariatric surgery patients regain weight in the long term. This weight regain threatens the much publicized success and cost-effectiveness of bariatric surgery due to reappearance of conditions such as diabetes. A study was conducted to examine patients' expectations and experiences of weight regain two years or more after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB). Results showed that many participants did not engage in healthy lifestyle changes yet still experienced initial weight loss. These patients reported being unprepared for subsequent weight regain and struggled to actively manage their own weight as surgical effects diminished. Patients reported that self-management skills and professional support were limited when weight regain occurred. The authors suggest that pre- and post-operative professional support and teaching patients self-management skills may be helpful to reduce weight regain. View article
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Healthy(?), Wealthy, and Wise: Birth Order and Adult Health
Black, S. E., et al. Economics and Human Biology, 2016.
Birth order has been shown to be associated with a number of outcomes, such as education and earnings; however, the evidence for its effects on health are limited. Data from a large Norwegian dataset focused on the relationship between birth order and a range of health and health-related behaviors. The study showed that first-borns are more likely to have excess weight, to have obesity, and to have high blood pressure and high triglycerides. However, first-borns are less likely to smoke than fifth-borns and are more likely to have good physical and mental health. Generally, middle-borns were shown to have outcomes that are intermediate between first- and fifth-borns. The authors suggest that one possible mechanism for the disparity was that early maternal investment could play a role in birth order effects on health. View article
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Withaferin A Is a Leptin Sensitizer with Strong Antidiabetic Properties in Mice
Lee, J., et al. Nature Medicine, 2016.
Patients with obesity often have hyperleptinemia and central leptin resistance. A study was conducted to identify compounds with mRNA-expression profiles similar to that of celastrol, which is a natural compound that may be a leptin sensitizer. Withaferin A is a naturally occurring compound that was identified to also act as a leptin sensitizer. Withaferin A was given to mice with diet-induced obesity and this resulted in a 20-25% reduction in body weight and decreased hepatic steatosis. In addition, withaferin A, unlike celastrol, improved glucose metabolism independent of its leptin-sensitizing effect. These results suggest that withaferin A may be a potential leptin sensitizer with beneficial weight and antidiabetic actions. View article
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Overcoming Obesity 2016: Chicago, Sept. 21-25
Overcoming Obesity 2016 is your primary source for clinical obesity education. This fall we're offering the Review Course for the ABOM Exam - the course preferred by physicians to help them prepare for the obesity medicine certification exam - and the Fall Obesity Summit, which contains an all-new lineup of topics and speakers. Overcoming Obesity 2016 takes place in Chicago on Sept. 21-25. Register online now! |
Review Course for the ABOM Exam
13.5 CME/CE | Sept. 21-22
Addresses the clinical topics physicians need to know for the American Board of Obesity Medicine (ABOM) certification exam.
If you're a physician planning to take the exam, use this opportunity to study for the exam and meet current diplomates of ABOM.
| Fall Obesity Summit
17 CME/CE | Sept. 23-25
Addresses clinical topics relevant to what's happening in the field of obesity medicine right now.
If you're a health care professional who encounters obesity in your practice, don't miss this opportunity to gain practical tips from experienced obesity medicine clinicians.
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The Obesity Medicine Association and the Obesity Treatment Foundation thank our 2016 Corporate Advisory Council members for their continuous support.
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