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The Influence of Food Insecurity on Obesity: A Call to Action
Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) are defined as “the conditions in the environment where people are born, live, learn, work, play, worship and age that…
July OMA Member Highlight
Initially, Kabir Harricharan Singh, MD became a member to get a discount on attending the Spring 2017 OMA Conference in Seattle, but once he realized…
Exploring Medications for Preventative Cardiology: Treating Cardiovascular Health in Patients with Obesity
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death worldwide, and the medical community has endlessly worked to advance our knowledge of prevention, diagnosis, and timely…
The OBSERVE Study: Insights into Anti-Obesity Medication Perceptions and Barriers
Sponsored by Eli Lilly and Company Since the American Medical Association officially recognized obesity as a disease in 2013, we have seen significant progress in…
Does Class III Obesity Qualify as a Disability?
As societies confront the complexities of obesity, questions about the classification of obesity as a disability have come to the forefront. Disability, traditionally understood as…
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…