From The Obesity Medicine Association
The Role of Medical Interventions in Obesity Management
Understanding the role of medical interventions in obesity management is critical to healthcare prof...
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From The Obesity Medicine Association 
Members of the Obesity Medicine Association provide guidance and insights on caring for patients with obesity.
From The Obesity Medicine Association
Addressing Obesity Stigma and its Impact on Mental Health
Addressing obesity stigma through education, advocacy, and inclusion can greatly improve the mental ...
Oct 22, 2024
From The Obesity Medicine Association
Medications in Obesity Treatment: Types, Benefits, and Considerations
Dr. Jill Bryson explains which medications can be beneficial when incorporated into an obesity treat...
Sep 5, 2024
From The Obesity Medicine Association
Active Solutions: How Physical Activity Can Address Obesity
Effective obesity management requires a holistic approach, and physical activity is one of the most ...
Jul 18, 2024
From The Obesity Medicine Association
From Surgery to Success: Bariatric Procedures for Lasting Weight Management
The landscape of obesity, and the role bariatric procedures play in its treatment, from how they pro...
Jul 7, 2024
From The Obesity Medicine Association
From Strategy to Success: Building a Comprehensive Obesity Treatment Plan
Developing an effective obesity treatment plan involves understanding genetic factors, utilizing nut...
Apr 30, 2024
From The Obesity Medicine Association
The Sleep-Obesity Cycle: Breaking the Connection for a Healthier Life
Obesity and poor sleep have a compounding relationship that produces non-favorable long-term health ...
Jan 3, 2024
From The Obesity Medicine Association
Genetics & Environmental Interplay in Diabetes & Obesity
Determinants of obesity and diabetes are strongly linked to genetic and...
Sep 28, 2023
From The Obesity Medicine Association
Mental Health & Pediatric Obesity: The Complex Relationship
In today's fast-paced world, children's well...
Jul 27, 2023
From The Obesity Medicine Association
Exercise Improves Musculoskeletal Health in Obesity
While the adverse effects of obesity on card...
Jun 29, 2023
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Identity Theft Issues in the Medical Office
Identity theft in the medical office setting encompasses two serious issues: fraudulent use of a patient’s coverage information and breaching medical records....
Nov 22, 2024
Why Successful Interoperability is Essential for Healthy Revenue
Healthcare organizations often fail to acknowledge the role that interoperability, payer denials, and medical billing play in ensuring payment to physicians. ...
Nov 12, 2024
Defining the Standard of Care in Medical Malpractice
The standard of care definition can vary during medical malpractice cases, and physicians must prove they acted in accordance with good, accepted practice....
Nov 12, 2024
Empower Patients by Supporting Their Desire for a Second Opinion
Although a patient's request for a second opinion can make a physician question the patient’s trust level, physicians should consider supporting that desire....
Nov 11, 2024
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A Look Into Common Anti-Obesity Medications
Obesity is the most common chronic disease in the United States, with over 42% of adults being affected. Given the numerous health risks of this lifelong progressive disease, treatment should be initiated upon diagnosis. Comprehensive, evidence-based
Jun 15, 2023
Weight Stigma and its Impacts on Mental Health
Weight stigma is when one is treated differently than others because of their weight. It can be overt or subtle, ranging from job discrimination to derogatory remarks from family, friends, coworkers, or even healthcare providers.
May 20, 2023
Building a Physical Activity Plan for Patients With Obesity
While exercise is not the primary driver of weight loss, physical activity plus a dietary plan geared toward weight loss preserves muscle mass.
May 18, 2023
Obesity Medicine Opens 2023 With Important Advances
Announcements from the AMA and the AAP, plus innovative drug launches, are some of the major developments in Obesity Medicine.
Feb 06, 2023
Sparking Positive Dialogue in Women & Men With Obesity
While obesity is a chronic, complex disease that can affect anyone, it impacts men and women differently, which can determine how it is treated for each gender.
Jun 06, 2022
The Potential of Bariatric Surgery
As healthcare professional facing a growing obesity pandemic, bariatric surgery knowledge is a tool in our arsenal.
May 09, 2022
The Obesity Disparity in Black Women: How to Be More Inclusive
To better care for Black women with obesity, it is our responsibility as clinicians to be aware of our biases and educate ourselves on the complexity of obesity.
Mar 22, 2022
From the Obesity Medicine Association - The Alarming Link Between Screen Time & Pediatric Obesity
It’s nearly impossible to avoid screen time these days; between smartphones, TVs, computers, and tablets, almost everyone’s daily routine revolves around time spent on screens. That includes children. The average child
Jan 26, 2022
From the Obesity Medicine Association: Harnessing Obesity Medicine Principles to Treat Diabetes
The considerable commonalities between patients with obesity and Type 2 diabetes can be useful for healthcare providers as they develop treatment plans for these serious diseases. Unfortunately, the prevalence of both diseases continues to rise — the number of adults with obesi
Jan 05, 2022
CDC Study Finds “Alarming” Increase in Pediatric Obesity Rates: 5 Points for Physicians to Understand
A recent report from the CDC finds that the pandemic appears to have worsened the nation’s pediatric obesity rates. The percentage of children and teens with obesit
Nov 01, 2021
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Identity Theft Issues in the Medical Office
Identity theft in the medical office setting encompasses two serious issues: fraudulent use of a patient’s coverage information and breaching medical records....
Nov 22, 2024
Why Successful Interoperability is Essential for Healthy Revenue
Healthcare organizations often fail to acknowledge the role that interoperability, payer denials, and medical billing play in ensuring payment to physicians. ...
Nov 12, 2024
Defining the Standard of Care in Medical Malpractice
The standard of care definition can vary during medical malpractice cases, and physicians must prove they acted in accordance with good, accepted practice....
Nov 12, 2024
Empower Patients by Supporting Their Desire for a Second Opinion
Although a patient's request for a second opinion can make a physician question the patient’s trust level, physicians should consider supporting that desire....
Nov 11, 2024
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