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Treating Patients with Diseases Related to Obesity
Two hundred diseases are associated with the disease of obesity. Obesity is a complex disease that directly and indirectly affects many body systems. Some diseases are…
The Dual Epidemic: Unraveling the Complex Relationship Between Type 2 Diabetes and Obesity
Obesity is a chronic disease that can lead to a multitude of metabolic complications such as hypertension and high cholesterol, as well as mechanical complications such…
Obesity Management Team
Optimal treatment of obesity involves a multidisciplinary team, here in the US that often follows the Chronic Care Model (CCM) of health care delivery. The…
How much physical activity is needed for weight loss, weight loss maintenance, and weight gain prevention?
High physical activity levels (PAL) or exercise training (ET) should be an integral part of any treatment plan for individuals regardless of weight loss goals…
Pediatric Obesity Research Update | Once-Weekly Semaglutide in 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 once-weekly…
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…