Join Dr. Harold Bays during the Overcoming Obesity 2020 - Virtual Conference for his presentation on Psychiatric Disease and Obesity Medicine.
This session will not only deepen the understanding of Psychiatric Disease and Obesity Medicine for practicing ABOM physicians, but it will also help those studying for the ABOM exam expand their knowledge and prepare for this portion of the exam. #obesity #publichealth #mentalhealth
Register today for the Overcoming Obesity 2020 Virtual Conference taking place Oct 7-11! https://lnkd.in/dHCtnUy
The Obesity Medicine Association (OMA) would like to commend Dr. Akshay B. Jain on the excellent article in Medscape , “Obesity and the Bitter Pill of Truth.” This article nicely details that the disease of obesity and individuals affected by it remain highly stigmatized. At the OMA, we have sought to fill those gaps by providing high-quality and scientifically valid medical education on obesity.
MEDSCAPE.COM
Obesity and the Bitter Pill of Truth
ASMBS - The American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery and OMA are partnering for a pre-conference during this year's Overcoming Obesity 2020 - Virtual on Thursday, Oct. 8!
Learn about Embracing Multidisciplinary Care - Medical and Surgical Care Under One Roof and earn 7.5 CME/CE.
Register today! https://obesitymedicine.org/fall/
"...for the 6 in 10 Americans that suffer from at least one chronic disease, making them 12x more likely to die from COVID-19, the prospect of going back to ‘normal’ can be terrifying."
Learn some way you can support those with chronic illness during this time from Dr. Sarah Hallberg, Obesity Medicine Association Fellow.
https://www.caredash.com/news/healthcare/5-ways-to-support-someone-with-a-chronic-illness-during-covid-19
CAREDASH.COM
5 Ways to Support Someone With a Chronic Illness During COVID-19
Join Dr. Adarsh Gupta to learn about Effects of High-intensity Training vs. Low-intensity Training in Patients with #Obesity at 2:45 – 3:45 PM on Friday, October 9 during the Overcoming Obesity 2020 - Virtual Conference.
Register today! https://lnkd.in/dHCtnUy
#OMA2020 #omaeducation #familymedicine #healthcareprovider
Join us for the Overcoming #Obesity 2020 – Virtual Conference October 7-11 to earn up to 30 CME/CE. With the theme of Treating Obesity Across the Lifespan, the conference will equip you with practical strategies to conquer any case you encounter in practice. Register today! obesitymedicine.org/fall/ #OMA2020 #omaeducation
35% of patients who underwent bariatric surgery sustained remission of #hypertension after #gastricbypass, while others were able to reduce their use of hypertension medication.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/bariatric-surgery-reduces-or-eliminates-need-for-blood-pressure-medication-in-patients-with-obesity-in-new-3-year-randomized-clinical-trial-301118254.html
PRNEWSWIRE.COM
Bariatric Surgery Reduces or Eliminates Need for Blood Pressure Medication in Patients With Obesity in New 3-Year Randomized Clinical Trial
Today is the FINAL day of the Overcoming Obesity 2020 - Virtual Conference! Thank you to all attendees for joining us!
Dr. Bays kicked-off the day with his session on Anti-Obesity Medications in the Pipeline.
Learn more here: https://obesitymedicine.org/fall/
#OMA2020 #OvercomingObesity2020 #obesitymedications #medications
Dr. Louis Arrone starts off day two of #OvercomingObesity2020 with his keynote address on harnessing technology and software to fight the #obesity epidemic. #OMA2020
Are you attending Overcoming #Obesity 2020 - Virtual? Today we kicked-off the Fall Obesity Summit! Dr. Adarsh Gupta just wrapped up his presentation on the Effects of High-intensity Training vs. Low-intensity Training in Patients with Obesity.
"To better understand the effects of high-intensity and low-intensity training in patients with obesity, we first need to better understand the types of muscles and muscle fibers." -Dr. Gupta #OMA2020 #workouts
Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/dHCtnUy
Hurry! There is still time to register for the Overcoming Obesity 2002 - Virtual conference!
Join Melanie K. Bean, PhD on Fri. Oct. 9, to learn more about Motivational Interviewing and Pediatric Obesity!
Register Now: https://lnkd.in/dHCtnUy
#pediatricobesity #obesity #OMA2020 #overcomingobesity2020
Have a minute? We invite you to take this brief survey about
about identifying and diagnosing patients with a rare disorder of obesity.
https://poll.app.do/genetic-testing-3043480
POLL.APP.DO
POLL: GENETIC TESTING
OMA President Dr. Craig Primack recently contributed a recap of the Overcoming Obesity 2020 - Virtual Conference to Bariatric Times. Read the article below to catch up on the key takeaways from the conference!
https://bariatrictimes.com/treating-obesity-across-the-lifespan-2020/
BARIATRICTIMES.COM
Treating Obesity Across the Lifespan: Updates from the Obesity Medicine Association’s Overcoming Obesity Virtual Conference : Bariatric Times
Do your patients use wearable technology to keep track of their fitness goals?
Tune in to OMA's latest episode of Obesity: A Disease podcast, Article Reviews: Wearable Technologies and Physical Activity.
In this episode, you'll learn about the ways you can incorporate wearables into your practice, downsides to wearable technology, and how we can use the data from wearables to impact obesity treatment.
OMA's Obesity: A Disease podcast is free for all listeners. Tune in now! https://obesitymedicine.org/episode-26-article-reviews-wearable-technologies-and-physical-activity/
OMA committee member and mentor Aparna Chandrasekaran, M.D. recently wrote an article about COIVD-19 and the need to manage obesity within patients. Learn more about the relationship between obesity and COVID-19 and the best ways to support patients during this time.
https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/covid-19-pandemic-emphasizes-the-need-to-manage-patient-obesity
MEDICALECONOMICS.COM
The COVID-19 pandemic emphasizes the need to manage patient obesity
Please take a moment to participate in this brief survey about identifying and diagnosing patients with a rare disorder of obesity.
https://poll.app.do/genetic-testing-3043480
POLL.APP.DO
POLL: GENETIC TESTING
Join us Nov. 13-14 for our final Fundamentals of Obesity Treatment Virtual Course of the year! This is a 2-day interactive virtual course offering introductory education about the evidence-based approaches for evaluating, diagnosing, and treating obesity in a clinical setting. Sign up today and earn 9.5 CME/CE!
Register now: obesitymedicine.org/fun
#physicians #obesity #familymedicine #familypractice #pediatrics #nurses
Don’t miss out! You have three chances in 2021 to attend a virtual Fundamentals of Obesity Treatment course. Reserve your spot to earn 9.5 CME/CE and build your foundational knowledge of the four pillars of clinical obesity treatment: Nutrition, Physical Activity, Behavior, and Medication. Get dates and details here: https://obesitymedicine.org/conferences/fundamentals-of-obesity-treatment/
#physicians #familymedicine #obesityepidemic
FRI, NOV 12 - NOV 13
Fundamentals of Obesity Treatment - Virtual Course
FRI, JUN 25 - JUN 26
Fundamentals of Obesity Treatment - Virtual Course
FRI, FEB 26 - FEB 27
Fundamentals of Obesity Treatment - Virtual Course
WED, APR 21 - APR 25
Obesity Medicine 2021- Denver, CO + Virtual
Researchers at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (#UTHealth) recently published a study examining the connections between #obesity, stem cell proliferation, and the premature senescence of cells and tissue.
https://www.news-medical.net/news/20201214/Study-explores-link-between-aging-obesity-and-metabolic-diseases.aspx
Don’t miss out on OMA’s Fundamentals of Obesity Treatment Course Feb 26-27! This virtual 1.5-day #interactivecourse has all new updated lectures and data, a new section on surgery, and new interactive case studies. Register Now to earn 9.5 CME/CE! Link in bio. #physicians #familymedicine #obesityepidemic
SAT, MAR 13 AT 8:00 AM UTC-07
Foundations of Pediatric Obesity – Virtual Course
According to the @WorldHealthOrganization (WHO), #cardiovasculardisease (CVD) and events are the number one cause of death worldwide. Patients with CVD are also at risk for poor COVID-19 outcomes. WHO recently made updated recommendations for screening for CVD in Europe and worldwide. https://bit.ly/2YC9s1c
#obesityepidemic #obesitymedicine
EURO.WHO.INT
New WHO report: population-based screening for cardiovascular disease risk factors does not reduce CVD mortality
The 2021 Obesity Algorithm® is here! Register now for an upcoming webinar with Dr. Harold Bays to learn about updates to the algorithm and discuss practical uses for The Obesity Algorithm® in treating patients with obesity and obesity-related diseases.
Register today for the 2021 Updates to the OMA Obesity Algorithm® webinar happening Feb. 16, 2021 at 12:00 pm Eastern! https://netforum.avectra.com/eweb/shopping/shopping.aspx?site=asbp&webcode=shopping&cart=0&shopsearch=updates
Remember: Webinars offer 1 CME/CE and are FREE for OMA members!
UPDATE: In an effort to protect the health and well-being of our staff, members, and conference attendees, OMA has decided to make the #ObesityMedicine2021 Conference fully virtual. OMA will be offering the same great educational content and networking opportunities through a #virtualevent. Register today to save your spot! https://obesitymedicine.org/spring/
#OMA2021 #continuingeducation #cme #physician #obesitymedicine #obesityisadisease
