OMA Logo

Welcome to the OMA Blog

The Obesity Medicine Association Blog is the leading industry hub for obesity medicine. Find the latest research, expert insights, and practical tips to tackle the multifaceted disease of obesity. Hear from OMA Outreach Committee members, OMA Board members, and more to gain a deeper understanding of the complex factors influencing obesity and explore innovative approaches to prevention, treatment, and long-term management. Join a community of healthcare professionals, researchers, and individuals passionate about combating obesity.

Obesity Medicine 2023 Review Blog Image
05/09/23

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…

Continue reading
image of a doctor holding a clipboard and a pen and sitting, speaking with a patient
05/09/23

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…

Continue reading
image of a young boy sitting with his forehead in his hands
04/11/23

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…

Continue reading
image of a fork holding a variety of foods
04/06/23

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.

Continue reading
Shifting from morbid to class 3 obesity
04/06/23

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.

Continue reading
a man sitting on the edge of a bed arching his back in pain
04/05/23

Obesity and Pain Management: How to Treat Pain in Patients with Obesity

Obesity is defined as a chronic, relapsing, multi-factorial, neurobehavioral disease, wherein an increase in body fat promotes adipose tissue dysfunction and abnormal fat mass physical…

Continue reading
Doctor handing a prescription to a patient
03/30/23

Obesity Medicine Association Issues a Position Statement on Compounded Peptides

DENVER, Co. – March 30, 2023 The Obesity Medicine Association has released its Position Statement on Compounded Peptides, with a summary that states:  “The Obesity…

Continue reading
image of Sarah Holz, NP on a graphic that says OMA Member Highlight
03/27/23

April OMA Member Highlight

Sarah Holz, NP became a member of the OMA in 2019. She joined OMA because she was brand new to the field and wanted to…

Continue reading
image of a doctor with blue gloves on holding a child hands
03/13/23

Pediatric Obesity Research Update | Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery in Adolescents

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 metabolic…

Continue reading

Showing 118-126 of 229 results

1 ... 13 14 15 ... 26