June OMA Member Highlight
Published Date: May 30, 2023Allan Damian, MD, D-ABOM, joined in 2019 and currently practices in Mount Vernon, WA. Dr. Damian became a member because the OMA has a vast…
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The Obesity Medicine Association Blog is the leading industry hub for the latest and most up to date information on obesity medicine.
OMA Collaborates on Multi-format Obesity Care Initiatives
Published Date: May 15, 2023To foster the extension of the expertise of ABOM-certified physicians to PCPs who are integral to the care of individuals with obesity, the Obesity Medicine…
Pediatric Obesity Research Update | Use of Physical Activity and Exercise to Reduce Inflammation in Children and Adolescents with Obesity
Published Date: May 15, 2023Each month, the OMA Pediatric Committee reviews a pediatric-focused obesity research update to help keep you up to date about the latest findings. This month’s update addresses psychiatric…
Women’s Mental Health and Obesity
Published Date: May 11, 2023Obesity is a complex disease that affects a large proportion of the global population. While obesity is often linked to physical health problems such as…
Insights from the Obesity Medicine 2023 Conference
Published Date: May 9, 2023Experts share their perspectives on obesity care, stigma, coaching skills, protein synthesis, and BMI limitations at the Obesity Medicine 2023 Conference in Manhattan. The bustling…
The Vegan Diet and Weight Loss
Published Date: May 9, 2023Veganuary may be over, but the vegan movement continues to grow. Many patients come into the office asking about switching to a vegan diet for…
Behavioral Therapies to Address Stress Eating in Patients with Obesity
Published Date: May 9, 2023Traditional behavioral therapy is one of the Four Pillars. Depending on your practice environment, you may have access to a multidisciplinary team to address the…
Pediatric Obesity Research Update | Psychiatric Disorders and Obesity in Childhood and Adolescence-A Systematic Review of Cross-Sectional Studies
Published Date: April 11, 2023Each month, the OMA Pediatric Committee reviews a pediatric-focused obesity research update to help keep you up to date about the latest findings. This month’s update addresses psychiatric…
Advising Patients with Obesity About the Keto Diet
Published Date: April 6, 2023Learn more about ketogenic diets and whether they may help
with weight loss, class 3 obesity, and obesity-related health
conditions such as diabetes.
Shifting from “Morbid Obesity” to “Class III Obesity”
Published Date: April 6, 2023Understand the definition of morbid obesity, which healthcare providers are shifting to refer to as Class III obesity or severe obesity.