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Article Summary This article examines the incidence of slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE) trends due to rising obesity rates. Healthcare providers need to monitor those pediatric patients that has the disease of obesity which is a compelling risk factor for developing SCFE along with hypothyroidism, osteodystrophy, or genetic predisposition. During this decade long study the incidence of SCFE surged from 2.46 to 5.96 per 10,000 children which according to the authors had a mirroring increase with childhood obesity trends. The authors analysis showed a similar concurrent rise of SCFE and obesity trends, however, they emphasized not trying to imply causality. Obesity is a major risk factor for developing SCFE in the pediatric population, which often presents with hip abnormalities.. The marked increase in SCFE during the same decade as the rise in obesity may indicate correlation between the two trends. The observation however did highlight one of the risk factors being obesity which could increase one’s risk of developing SCFE.

Discover how weight loss medications affect pregnancy and fertility with the latest insights, research, and safety recommendations for patients.

Growing up as the youngest of three children to high school teachers, Dr. Caissa Troutman was immersed in the importance of education from an early age. With a curiosity and a love for learning, Dr. Troutman was naturally drawn to medicine. "I think that was why I gravitated towards medicine," she reflects. "It was learning to understand how things worked—the puzzle of the human body."

In an effort to combat obesity, the Mississippi Obesity Society stands as a strong example of the dedication and compassion that is needed to address a disease like obesity. Founded just a year ago, this dynamic organization is dedicated to improving the lives of Mississippians by enhancing health awareness and access to resources.

We love visiting Denver due to its unique cultural discoveries and unique outdoor spaces. While Denver is famous for having one of the most walkable downtowns in the US, we also visit the city for our favorite spots like Little Man Ice Cream, Queen City Coffee, and Rosenberg's Bagels. This year, we had another reason to be excited about Denver: it hosted the Obesity Medicine Conference 2024!

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 refers to a systematic review of pharmacological interventions in children and adolescents with obesity.

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Dr. Raghuveer Vedala always knew he wanted to make a difference in people's lives and his interest in healthcare came from his own experiences with the field. As a child, Dr. Vedala struggled with juvenile epilepsy. While he didn't fully grasp it at the time, he later realized that the support and dedication of his healthcare providers left an undeniable mark on him. Their compassion fueled a desire in young Raghuveer to pursue a career in healthcare.

Volume 10 features predictions in obesity medicine, a joint expert review from the OMA and the National Lipid Association , commentary on a weight bias internalization tool for use in pregnancy, and more. Future of Obesity Medicine: Fearless 5-year Predictions for 2029 by OMA Committee Chairs This annual predictions article provides a "time capsule" of thoughts from OMA leaders and members regarding the potential future of obesity medicine in five years. Read Article Evaluating the effectiveness and underlying mechanism of incretin-based treatment for hypothalamic obesity: A narrative review Authors: Dionysios V. Read Article Obesity Pillars ® Journal Obesity Pillars® is an open-access online-only journal published by the Obesity Medicine Association in collaboration with Elsevier.