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June OMA Member Highlight
Allan 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…
OMA Collaborates on Multi-format Obesity Care Initiatives
To 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
Each 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
Obesity 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
Experts share their perspectives on obesity care, stigma, coaching skills, protein synthesis, and BMI limitations at the Obesity Medicine 2023 Conference in Manhattan. The bustling…
Behavioral Therapies to Address Stress Eating in Patients with Obesity
Traditional 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
Each 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
Learn 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”
Understand the definition of morbid obesity, which healthcare providers are shifting to refer to as Class III obesity or severe obesity.