Obesity: A Disease: Recent Episodes
Obesity Medicine
Obesity: A Disease is the official Obesity Medicine Association (OMA) FREE podcast exploring the many facets of the disease of obesity. Episodes provide valuable insights into this growing problem and better equip clinicians to understand and engage in treating this disease.
In this episode, Obesity Medicine Association (OMA) Chief Science Officer, Harold Bays, MD, FOMA, FTOS, FACC, FNLA, FASPC interviews Shagun Bindlish, MD. Our experts discuss a series of clinical practice statements recently published in ‘Obesity Pillars’, for which Dr. Bindlish was a co- author. Obesity Pillars is the official Gold Open Access journal of the Obesity Medicine Association, available exclusively online.
In our article review podcasts, we carefully select articles from the latest version of Obesity Pillars, which is devoted to the publication of clinical and evidence-based research for physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other health care clinicians in the field of obesity medicine. Obesity Pillars can be found at https://www.journals.elsevier.com/obesity-pillars. We then discuss this new science with obesity experts. To access other resources from the clinical leader in Obesity Medicine, please visit: www.obesitymedicine.org.
In this three part series, Dr. Bays and Dr. Bindlish review the article: Obesity, diabetes mellitus, and cardiometabolic risk: An Obesity Medicine Association (OMA) Clinical Practice Statement (CPS) 2023. Topics in this episode include the proper prescribing of medications for the treatment of obesity and diabetes including GLP1agonists and SGLT2 inhibitors.
Episode Guests Dr. Shagun Bindlish, MD Dr. Harold Bays, MD, FOMA, FTOS, FACC, FNLA, FASPC
Related Resources Obesity Pillars®
In this episode, we will be hearing from Dr. Suzanne Cuda, President and Medical Director for Alamo City Healthy Kids and Families. Joining her is Nancy Browne and Dr. Valarie O’Hara. Nancy is a nurse practitioner, pediatric obesity medicine specialist and is also a co-author of the OMA Pediatric Obesity Clinical Practice Statements. Dr. O’Hara is an ABOM certified obesity specialist and the medical director of the WOW 4 Wellness Clinic. Today’s topics are foundational therapies, shared decision making, off-label treatment and pharmacotherapy treatment options in pediatrics.
Episode Guests Dr. Suzanne Cuda Nancy Browne Dr. Valarie O’Hara
Related Resources Pediatric Obesity Algorithm® OMA Pediatric Resources Webpage OMA Blog
In this episode, Obesity Medicine Association (OMA) Chief Science Officer, Harold Bays, MD, FOMA, FTOS, FACC, FNLA, FASPC interviews Shagun Bindlish, MD. Our experts discuss a series of clinical practice statements recently published in ‘Obesity Pillars’, for which Dr. Bindlish was a co- author. Obesity Pillars is the official Gold Open Access journal of the Obesity Medicine Association, available exclusively online.
In our article review podcasts, we carefully select articles from the latest version of Obesity Pillars, which is devoted to the publication of clinical and evidence-based research for physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other health care clinicians in the field of obesity medicine. Obesity Pillars can be found at https://www.journals.elsevier.com/obesity-pillars. We then discuss this new science with obesity experts. To access other resources from the clinical leader in Obesity Medicine, please visit: www.obesitymedicine.org.
In this three part series, Dr. Bays and Dr. Bindlish review the article: Obesity, diabetes mellitus, and cardiometabolic risk: An Obesity Medicine Association (OMA) Clinical Practice Statement (CPS) 2023. Topics in this episode include the proper prescribing of medications for the treatment of obesity and diabetes including GLP1agonists and SGLT2 inhibitors.
Episode Guests Dr. Shagun Bindlish, MD Dr. Harold Bays, MD, FOMA, FTOS, FACC, FNLA, FASPC
Related Resources Obesity Pillars®
In this episode, Obesity Medicine Specialist and OMA Clinical Education Director Dr. Nicholas Pennings and Dr. Robert Lustig, discuss non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and obesity. Dr. Lustig is a professor of pediatric in the division of endocrinology at UCSF. In addition to his rich contribution to the medical literature, he is an author of several best-selling books, and a passionate advocate for promoting metabolic health and nutrition especially with respect to the health risks of sugar. He was the keynote speaker at the OMA’s 2022 Fall Obesity Summit. His presentation was titled ” The BIG Picture: NAFLD, the sentinel disease of metabolic syndrome”. Topics discussed include the health consequences of sugar consumption, the prevalence of NAFLD, diagnosing NAFLD, and treatment through medication, nutrition, and weight loss.
Episode Guests Dr. Nick Pennings, DO, FOMA Dr. Robert Lustig, MD
Resources Mentioned Fat Chance and Metabolical, by Dr. Lustig
Related Resources Overcoming Obesity Conference Obesity Algorithm® Obesity Medicine Association Blog
In this episode, Obesity Medicine Association (OMA) Chief Science Officer, Harold Bays, MD, FOMA, FTOS, FACC, FNLA, FASPC interviews Tiffany Lowe-Clayton, DO. Our experts discuss a series of clinical practice statements recently published in Obesity Pillars, for which Dr. Lowe-Clayton was a co- author. Obesity Pillars is the official Gold Open Access journal of the Obesity Medicine Association, available exclusively online.
In our article review podcasts, we carefully select articles from the latest version of Obesity Pillars, which is devoted to the publication of clinical and evidence-based research for physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other health care clinicians in the field of obesity medicine. Obesity Pillars can be found at https://www.journals.elsevier.com/obesity-pillars. We then discuss this new science with obesity experts.
In this three part series, Dr. Bays and Dr. Lowe-Clayton review the article: Obesity, diabetes mellitus, and cardiometabolic risk: An Obesity Medicine Association (OMA) Clinical Practice Statement (CPS) 2023. Topics in this episode include the proper prescribing of medications for the treatment of obesity and diabetes including GLP1agonists and SGLT2 inhibitors.
Episode GuestsTiffany Lowe-Clayton, DOHarold Bays, MD, FOMA, FTOS, FACC, FNLA, FASPC
Related ResourcesObesity Pillars Journal
In this episode, Obesity Medicine Specialist and OMA Clinical Education Director Dr. Nicholas Pennings and Dr. Andreas Acosta discuss the importance of aligning appropriate lifestyle interventions to each of the four key phenotypes that explain about eighty-five percent of patients with obesity. Andreas Acosta, MD, PhD is an assistant professor in the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. Dr. Acosta presented his exciting research at the OMA Fall 2022 Obesity Summit in Anaheim, CA, in a presentation titled “Phenotype-Guided Lifestyle Intervention for Obesity Management"
Topics discussed include hungry gut, emotional eater, and slow metabolizer phenotypes. Additional topics include overlapping phenotypes, phenotype profiling, and treatment approaches.
Episode GuestsAndreas Acosta, MD, PhDNicholas Pennings, DO, FOMA, FACOFP
In this episode, Obesity Medicine Association (OMA) Chief Science Officer, Harold Bays, MD, FOMA, FTOS, FACC, FNLA, FASPC interviews Tiffany Lowe-Clayton, DO. Our experts discuss a series of clinical practice statements recently published in Obesity Pillars, for which Dr. Lowe-Clayton was a co-author. Obesity Pillars is the official Gold Open Access journal of the Obesity Medicine Association, available exclusively online.
In our article review podcasts, we carefully select articles from the latest version of Obesity Pillars, which is devoted to the publication of clinical and evidence-based research for physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other health care clinicians in the field of obesity medicine. Obesity Pillars can be found at https://www.journals.elsevier.com/obesity-pillars. We then discuss this new science with obesity experts.
In this three part series, Dr. Bays and Dr. Lowe-Clayton review the article: Obesity, diabetes mellitus, and cardiometabolic risk: An Obesity Medicine Association (OMA) Clinical Practice Statement (CPS) 2023. Topics in this episode include the proper prescribing of medications for the treatment of obesity and diabetes including GLP1agonists and SGLT2 inhibitors.
Episode GuestsTiffany Lowe-Clayton, DOHarold Bays, MD, FOMA, FTOS, FACC, FNLA, FASPC
Related ResourcesObesity Pillars Journal
In this episode, Obesity Medicine Specialist and OMA Clinical Education Director Nicholas Pennings, DO, FOMA, FACOFP, and John Jakicic, PhD, discuss the importance of physical activity in weight management and overall health. Dr. John Jakicic is a Research Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine in the Division of Physical Activity and Weight Management at the University of Kansas. Dr. Jakicic presented at the OMA Fall 2022 Obesity Summit in Anaheim, CA. His talk was titled “Weight a Minute: Considerations for Physical Activity Being Effective for Weight Loss and Maintenance”.
Topics discussed include the expectations of the benefits of exercise, the role of physical activity in obesity treatment, pairing dietary recommendations with physical activity plans, and adaptive mechanisms.
Episode GuestsNicholas Pennings, DO, FOMA, FACOFP
John Jakicic, PhD
In this episode, Obesity Medicine Specialist and OMA Clinical Education Director Dr. Nicholas Pennings is joined by Karen Herbst, MD, PhD, a board certified endocrinologist who serves as the Medical and Research Director for Total Lipedema Care in Beverly Hills, CA. In this podcast, Dr. Pennings discusses recognizing and treating lipedema with Dr. Herbst.
Today's topics include a description of lipedema, distinguishing characteristics of the condition, evaluating patients with lipedema, distinguishing lymphedema from lipedema, the emotional toll of lipedema on patients, the US Standards of Care for Lipedema, management of the condition, and treatment options.
Episode GuestsKaren Herbst, MD, PhDNicholas Pennings, DO, FOMA
Resources MentionedUS Standards of Care for LipedemaTotal Lipedema CareLipomadoc
Related ResourcesEmerging from the Shadows, Recognizing and Treating Lipedema
In this episode, Obesity Medicine Association (OMA) Chief Science Officer, Harold Bays, MD, FOMA, FTOS, FACC, FNLA, FASPC interviews Tiffany Lowe-Clayton, DO. Our experts discuss a series of clinical practice statements recently published in ‘Obesity Pillars’, for which Dr. Lowe-Clayton was a co- author. Obesity Pillars is the official Gold Open Access journal of the Obesity Medicine Association, available exclusively online.
In our article review podcasts, we carefully select articles from the latest version of Obesity Pillars, which is devoted to the publication of clinical and evidence-based research for physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other health care clinicians in the field of obesity medicine. Obesity Pillars can be found at https://www.journals.elsevier.com/obesity-pillars. We then discuss this new science with obesity experts. To access other resources from the clinical leader in Obesity Medicine, please visit: www.obesitymedicine.org.
In this three part series, Dr. Bays and Dr. Lowe-Clayton review the article: Obesity, diabetes mellitus, and cardiometabolic risk: An Obesity Medicine Association (OMA) Clinical Practice Statement (CPS) 2023. Topics in this episode include the proper prescribing of medications for the treatment of obesity and diabetes including GLP1agonists and SGLT2 inhibitors.
Episode GuestsTiffany Lowe-Clayton, DOHarold Bays, MD, FOMA, FTOS, FACC, FNLA, FASPC
Related ResourcesObesity Pillars Journal
Leading cardiovascular researcher, D.r Carl "Chip" Lavie, has made many contributions to understanding and improving cardiovascular health including identifying the obesity paradox. Patients with obesity whom have had a major adverse cardiovascular event are expected to have worse outcomes than their normal weight counterparts. However, people with obesity have statistically better outcomes than normal weight individuals with cardiovascular disease. This is referred to as the obesity paradox. In this podcast, OMA Executive Director of Clinical Education Dr. Nicholas Pennings interviews Dr. Lavie discussing the obesity paradox and the many variables that influence the obesity paradox including the severity of obesity, body fat distribution, and the role of physical activity on cardiovascular outcomes in patients with obesity.
Episode GuestsCarl "Chip" Lavie, MDNick Pennings, DO, FOMA
Related ResourcesObesity Pillars Journal
Obesity Medicine 2023 Conference
"Obesity and Obesity Paradox and Cardiovascular Disease"
In this episode, OMA Executive Director of Clinical Education, Dr. Nicholas Pennings is joined by Dr. Ethan Lazarus, 2021-2022 President of the OMA Board of Trustees, to discuss the importance of individualized nutrition plans in the treatment of obesity. Obesity Medicine Association has developed the 4 pillars construct as a tool for structuring an obesity treatment plan. Of the 4 pillars (nutrition, physical activity, behavioral therapy, and pharmacotherapy), nutrition tends to be one of the most challenging in terms of the wide variety of options for nutritional intervention as well as the wide variety in individual response of patients to nutritional interventions. In this podcast, the doctors explore individualized nutrition plans including meal replacements and intermittent fasting, the role of medication, as well as the importance of a team-based approach in treating the chronic disease of obesity.
Episode GuestsEthan Lazarus, MD, FOMANick Pennings, DO, FOMA
Related ResourcesObesity Medicine 2023
Obesity Pillars Journal
Obesity Algorithm®
"Tailoring a Nutrition Plan to Your Patient" - 2022 Spring Obesity Summit Recording
Dr. Suzanne Cuda and Dr. Dominique Williams discuss trauma informed care and the treatment of obesity in pediatric patients. Dr. Suzanne Cuda is a pediatrician and obesity medicine specialist who runs her own practice in San Antonio, TX called Alamo City Healthy Kids and Families in which she treats both children and their families. Dr. Dominique Williams practices with Children's Hospital and University Center in Columbus Ohio which specializes in weight management for children and adolescents. Dr. Williams is Board Certified in Obesity Medicine. Topics discussed in this podcast include the role of trauma in affecting physiology, the importance of screening pediatric patients for trauma, and using the four R's in treating obesity in pediatric patients.
Episode GuestsSuzanne Cuda, MD, FOMA, FAAP, ABOMDominique Williams, MD, MPH, FAAP, ABOM
Resources MentionedSurveys to screen for ACES
Related ResourcesPediatric Obesity Algorithm®
Dr. Jennifer Paisley, an internal medicine and pediatric physician with St. Elizabeth Health System, and Dr. Sherry Sakowitz-Sukkar, the director and Founder of Healthways Valley Center for Pediatric Wellness and Weight Management, discuss topics in pediatric obesity. Topics discussed include preventing, diagnosing, monitoring, treating, and tracking obesity in pediatric patients. The discussion touches on the role of the Covid 19 pandemic in increasing childhood obesity rates, multidisciplinary treatment options for pediatric patients, and Bariatric surgery in adolescents.
Episode GuestsJennifer Paisley, MD, FAAP, ABOMSherry Sakowitz-Sukkar, MD
Resources MentionedHealthways Valley Center for Pediatric Wellness and Weight ManagementExtended BMI ChartsNHANES DataIqvia CDC Study
Related ResourcesFuture of Obesity Care in Pediatrics
OMA Chief Science Officer, Harold Bays, MD, FOMA, FTOS, FACC, FNLA, FASPC interviews Karli Burridge, PA-C, MMS, FOMA about the Obesity Medicine Association (OMA) Clinical Practice Statement (CPS) for which she was first author, titled 'Nutrition and Physical Activity'. The CPS serves as a flexible guide for providers seeking to create or improve an obesity medicine program. Topics include personal history documentation; laboratory procedures; components of energy expenditure; non-exercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT); accurately assessing and understanding body composition; body fat cut-off levels and the inclusion of a "pre-obesity" category.
In our article review podcasts, we have carefully selected recent articles included in the latest version of the Obesity Pillars, which is the official Gold Open Access online-only journal of the Obesity Medicine Association and is devoted to the publication of clinical and evidence-based research for physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other health care clinicians in the field of obesity that can be found at https://www.journals.elsevier.com/obesity-pillars. We then discuss this new science with obesity experts. To access other resources from the clinical leader in Obesity Medicine, visit: www.obesitymedicine.org.
In this episode, we analyze the role of body composition in obesity medicine.
Episode Guests
Harold Bays, MD, FOMA, FTOS, FACC, FNLA, FASPCKarli Burridge PA-C, MMS, FOMA
Resources MentionedObesity Pillars
OMA Chief Science Officer, Harold Bays, MD, FOMA, FTOS, FACC, FNLA, FASPC interviews Karli Burridge, PA-C, MMS, FOMA about the Obesity Medicine Association (OMA) Clinical Practice Statement (CPS) for which she was first author, titled 'Nutrition and Physical Activity'. The CPS serves as a flexible guide for providers seeking to create or improve an obesity medicine program. Topics include personal history documentation; laboratory procedures; components of energy expenditure; non-exercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT); accurately assessing and understanding body composition; body fat cut-off levels and the inclusion of a "pre-obesity" category.
In our article review podcasts, we have carefully selected recent articles included in the latest version of the Obesity Pillars, which is the official Gold Open Access online-only journal of the Obesity Medicine Association and is devoted to the publication of clinical and evidence-based research for physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other health care clinicians in the field of obesity that can be found at https://www.journals.elsevier.com/obesity-pillars. We then discuss this new science with obesity experts. To access other resources from the clinical leader in Obesity Medicine, visit: www.obesitymedicine.org.
In this episode, we analyze how obesity doctors can maximize patient documentation (EMR's) as well as the documentation of energy expenditure.
Episode Guests
Harold Bays, MD, FOMA, FTOS, FACC, FNLA, FASPCKarli Burridge PA-C, MMS, FOMA
Resources MentionedObesity Pillars
OMA Chief Science Officer, Harold Bays, MD, FOMA, FTOS, FACC, FNLA, FASPC interviews Ethan Lazarus, MD, FOMA, AMA Delegate about the Obesity Medicine Association (OMA) Clinical Practice Statement for which he was first author, titled 'Cancer and Obesity'. The CPS serves as a flexible guide for providers seeking to create or improve an obesity medicine program.
Today's topics include the management and care of patients with obesity following a cancer diagnosis; the need for aggressive treatment of obesity using behavioral, medical and surgical strategies; the benefits of weight loss in cancer patients with obesity; and the devastating impact that clinician bias can have on the long term progression of patients with obesity.
In our article review podcasts, we have carefully selected recent articles included in the latest version of the Obesity Pillars, which is the official Gold Open Access online-only journal of the Obesity Medicine Association and is devoted to the publication of clinical and evidence-based research for physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other health care clinicians in the field of obesity that can be found at https://www.journals.elsevier.com/obesity-pillars. We then discuss this new science with obesity experts. To access other resources from the clinical leader in Obesity Medicine, visit: www.obesitymedicine.org.
This podcast has been divided into 2 parts, with this being second and the final part.
Episode Guests
Harold Bays, MD, FOMA, FTOS, FACC, FNLA, FASPC Ethan Lazarus, MD, FOMA, AMA Delegate
Resources Mentioned Obesity Pillars
Cancer and Obesity: An Obesity Medicine Association (OMA) Clinical Practice Statement (CPS) 2022
OMA Chief Science Officer, Harold Bays, MD, FOMA, FTOS, FACC, FNLA, FASPC interviews Ethan Lazarus, MD, FOMA, AMA Delegate about the Obesity Medicine Association (OMA) Clinical Practice Statement for which he was first author, titled 'Cancer and Obesity'. The CPS serves as a flexible guide for providers seeking to create or improve an obesity medicine program.
Today's topics include the complex relationship between cancer and obesity; how the steep decline of nicotine use over the past 30 years can inform us regarding possibilities for obesity management and care; and the nature of fat as a metabolically, hormonally active substance that predisposes the body to different types of cancer.
In our article review podcasts, we have carefully selected recent articles included in the latest version of the Obesity Pillars, which is the official Gold Open Access online-only journal of the Obesity Medicine Association and is devoted to the publication of clinical and evidence-based research for physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other health care clinicians in the field of obesity that can be found at https://www.journals.elsevier.com/obesity-pillars. We then discuss this new science with obesity experts. To access other resources from the clinical leader in Obesity Medicine, visit: www.obesitymedicine.org.
This podcast has been divided into 2 parts, with the final part following this segment.
Episode Guests
Harold Bays, MD, FOMA, FTOS, FACC, FNLA, FASPC Ethan Lazarus, MD, FOMA, AMA Delegate
Resources Mentioned Obesity Pillars
Cancer and Obesity: An Obesity Medicine Association (OMA) Clinical Practice Statement (CPS) 2022 (https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2667368122000171)
In this episode, Obesity Medicine Specialist and OMA Clinical Education Director Dr. Nicholas Pennings joins NP Obesity Treatment Center owner Dr. Angela Golden to debunk common myths surrounding obesity and discuss effective strategies for supporting patients with obesity.
Today's topics include the misconception of obesity as being a "condition of will power" as opposed to a chronic, progressive, relapsing and treatable disease; the importance of ongoing clinician education concerning obesity; how obesity impacts the cancer rate; tips for helping patients re-frame their internal biases; as well as productive goal-setting for lasting results and the necessity of food planning and preparation.
You can access more information about Obesity Medicine podcasts and other resources from the clinical leader in Obesity Medicine at www.obesitymedicine.org/podcasts.
Episode Guest
Nicholas Pennings, DO, FOMA, Dipl. ABOM
Angela Golden, DNP, FNP-C, FAANP
Resources Mentioned
2022 Spring Obesity Summit
www.obesitymedicine.org/podcasts
In this episode, Obesity medicine specialist and OMA clinical education director Dr. Nicholas Pennings interviews Dr. Sylvia Gonsahn-Bollie about the role of BMI in assessing obesity in Black women and the reasons why clinicians should consider the unique features of excess weight in Black women when diagnosing metabolic disease. Topics include cultural considerations pertaining to body fat (in Black women), effective communication and personal bias awareness. You can access more information about Obesity Medicine podcasts and other resources from the clinical leader in Obesity Medicine at www.obesitymedicine.org/podcasts.
Episode Guest
Nicholas Pennings, DO, FOMA, Dipl. ABOM
Sylvia Gonsahn-Bollie, M.D., Diplomate ABOM
Resources Mentioned
www.obesitymedicine.org/podcasts
2022 OMA Spring Summit
OMA Chief Science Officer, Harold Bays, MD, FOMA, FTOS, FACC, FNLA, FASPC interviews Karli Burridge, PA-C, MMS, FOMA about the Obesity Medicine Association (OMA) Clinical Practice Statement (CPS) for which she was first author, titled 'Nutrition and physical activity'. The CPS serves as a flexible guide for providers seeking to create or improve an obesity medicine program. Topics include personal history documentation; laboratory procedures; components of energy expenditure; non-exercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT); accurately assessing and understanding body composition; body fat cut-off levels and the inclusion of a "pre-obesity" category.
In our article review podcasts, we have carefully selected recent articles included in the latest version of the Obesity Pillars, which is the official Gold Open Access online-only journal of the Obesity Medicine Association and is devoted to the publication of clinical and evidence-based research for physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other health care clinicians in the field of obesity that can be found at https://www.journals.elsevier.com/obesity-pillars. We then discuss this new science with obesity experts. To access other resources from the clinical leader in Obesity Medicine, visit: www.obesitymedicine.org.
In this episode, we analyze the role of body composition in obesity medicine.
Episode Guests
Harold Bays, MD, FOMA, FTOS, FACC, FNLA, FASPC Karli Burridge PA-C, MMS, FOMA
Resources Mentioned Obesity Pillars
OMA Chief Science Officer, Harold Bays, MD, FOMA, FTOS, FACC, FNLA, FASPC interviews Karli Burridge, PA-C, MMS, FOMA about the Obesity Medicine Association (OMA) Clinical Practice Statement (CPS) for which she was first author, titled 'Nutrition and physical activity'. The CPS serves as a flexible guide for providers seeking to create or improve an obesity medicine program. Topics include personal history documentation; laboratory procedures; components of energy expenditure; non-exercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT); accurately assessing and understanding body composition; body fat cut-off levels and the inclusion of a "pre-obesity" category.
In our article review podcasts, we have carefully selected recent articles included in the latest version of the Obesity Pillars, which is the official Gold Open Access online-only journal of the Obesity Medicine Association and is devoted to the publication of clinical and evidence-based research for physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other health care clinicians in the field of obesity that can be found at https://www.journals.elsevier.com/obesity-pillars. We then discuss this new science with obesity experts. To access other resources from the clinical leader in Obesity Medicine, visit: www.obesitymedicine.org.
In this episode, we analyze how obesity doctors can maximize patient documentation (EMR's) as well as the documentation of energy expenditure.
Episode Guests
Harold Bays, MD, FOMA, FTOS, FACC, FNLA, FASPC Karli Burridge PA-C, MMS, FOMA
Resources Mentioned Obesity Pillars
OMA Chief Science Officer, Harold Bays, MD, FOMA, FTOS, FACC, FNLA, FASPC interviews Karli Burridge, PA-C, MMS, FOMA about the Obesity Medicine Association (OMA) Clinical Practice Statement (CPS) for which she was first author, titled 'Nutrition and physical activity'. The CPS serves as a flexible guide for providers seeking to create or improve an obesity medicine program. Topics include personal history documentation; laboratory procedures; components of energy expenditure; non-exercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT); accurately assessing and understanding body composition; body fat cut-off levels and the inclusion of a "pre-obesity" category.
In our article review podcasts, we have carefully selected recent articles included in the latest version of the Obesity Pillars, which is the official Gold Open Access online-only journal of the Obesity Medicine Association and is devoted to the publication of clinical and evidence-based research for physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other health care clinicians in the field of obesity that can be found at https://www.journals.elsevier.com/obesity-pillars. We then discuss this new science with obesity experts. To access other resources from the clinical leader in Obesity Medicine, visit: www.obesitymedicine.org.
Following this podcast, the contents have been divided into 2 parts in the following episodes.
Episode Guests
Harold Bays, MD, FOMA, FTOS, FACC, FNLA, FASPC Karli Burridge PA-C, MMS, FOMA
Resources Mentioned Obesity Pillars
In this episode, Obesity medicine specialist and OMA clinical education director Dr. Nicholas Pennings interviews Joe Nadglowski, President and CEO of The Obesity Action Coalition about stopping weight bias in obesity medicine. Topics include differentiating between stigma and bias; addressing internalized bias in patients with obesity; identifying our own biases as well as bias in staff members, the importance of person (or people) first language; and recognizing obesity as a trauma-based disease.
You can access more information about Obesity Medicine podcasts and other resources from the clinical leader in Obesity Medicine at www.obesitymedicine.org/podcasts.
Episode Guest
Nicholas Pennings, DO, FOMA, Dipl. ABOM
Joe Nadglowski, CEO of The Obesity Action Coalition
Resources Mentioned
www.obesitymedicine.org/podcasts
2022 OMA Spring Summit
In this episode, Obesity medicine specialist and OMA clinical education director Dr. Nicholas Pennings interviews Dr. Justin Tondt, highlighted speaker from the Overcoming Obesity 2021 Conference, about the role of the satiety index in obesity treatment. Topics covered include distinguishing between satiety and satiation, how the satiety index is determined, the effects of alcohol and caffeine on appetite, as well as the role of water plays in satiety.
You can access more information about Obesity Medicine podcasts and other resources from the clinical leader in Obesity Medicine at www.obesitymedicine.org/podcasts.
Episode Guest
Nicholas Pennings, DO, FOMA, Dipl. ABOM
Justin Tondt, MD
Resources Mentioned
2021 Fall Obesity Summit
www.obesitymedicine.org/podcasts
Related Resources
https://academy.obesitymedicine.org/p/Overcoming_Obesity_2021_Fall_Obesity_Summit_recorded https://academy.obesitymedicine.org/p/Overcoming_Obesity_2021_Fall_Obesity_Summit_recorded_noncme
In this episode, Obesity Medicine Association (OMA) Chief Science Officer, Harold Bays, MD, FOMA, FTOS, FACC, FNLA, FASPC interviews OMA Vice President Lydia Alexander, MD FOMA. Our experts discuss a series of clinical practice statements recently published in ‘Obesity Pillars’, for which Dr. Alexander was first author. Obesity Pillars is the official Gold Open Access journal of the Obesity Medicine Association, available exclusively online.
Topics include the basics of macronutrients; The Dash diet and Mediterranean diet as preferred dietary patterns for the management of obesity; the implementation of the Mediterranean Diet; and the roles of Caloric quality, quantity, and physical activity in obesity and pre obesity management.
In our article review podcasts, we carefully select articles from the latest version of Obesity Pillars, which is devoted to the publication of clinical and evidence-based research for physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other health care clinicians in the field of obesity medicine. Obesity Pillars can be found at https://www.journals.elsevier.com/obesity-pillars. We then discuss this new science with obesity experts. To access other resources from the clinical leader in Obesity Medicine, please visit: www.obesitymedicine.org.
This episode focuses on the the roles of Caloric quality, quantity, and physical activity in obesity and pre obesity management.
In this episode, Obesity Medicine Association (OMA) Chief Science Officer, Harold Bays, MD, FOMA, FTOS, FACC, FNLA, FASPC interviews OMA Vice President Lydia Alexander, MD FOMA. Our experts discuss a series of clinical practice statements recently published in ‘Obesity Pillars’, for which Dr. Alexander was first author. Obesity Pillars is the official Gold Open Access journal of the Obesity Medicine Association, available exclusively online.
Topics include the basics of macronutrients; The Dash diet and Mediterranean diet as preferred dietary patterns for the management of obesity; the implementation of the Mediterranean Diet; and the roles of Caloric quality, quantity, and physical activity in obesity and pre obesity management.
In our article review podcasts, we carefully select articles from the latest version of Obesity Pillars, which is devoted to the publication of clinical and evidence-based research for physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other health care clinicians in the field of obesity medicine. Obesity Pillars can be found at https://www.journals.elsevier.com/obesity-pillars. We then discuss this new science with obesity experts. To access other resources from the clinical leader in Obesity Medicine, please visit: www.obesitymedicine.org.
This episode focuses on the The Dash diet and Mediterranean diet as preferred dietary patterns for the management of obesity and pre obesity.
In this episode, Obesity Medicine Association (OMA) Chief Science Officer, Harold Bays, MD, FOMA, FTOS, FACC, FNLA, FASPC interviews OMA Vice President Lydia Alexander, MD FOMA. Our experts discuss a series of clinical practice statements recently published in ‘Obesity Pillars’, for which Dr. Alexander was first author. Obesity Pillars is the official Gold Open Access journal of the Obesity Medicine Association, available exclusively online.
Topics include the basics of macronutrients; The Dash diet and Mediterranean diet as preferred dietary patterns for the management of obesity; the implementation of the Mediterranean Diet; and the roles of Caloric quality, quantity, and physical activity in obesity and pre obesity management.
In our article review podcasts, we carefully select articles from the latest version of Obesity Pillars, which is devoted to the publication of clinical and evidence-based research for physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other health care clinicians in the field of obesity medicine. Obesity Pillars can be found at https://www.journals.elsevier.com/obesity-pillars. We then discuss this new science with obesity experts. To access other resources from the clinical leader in Obesity Medicine, please visit: www.obesitymedicine.org.
This episode focuses on the basics of macronutrients and their role in the treatment of obesity and pre obesity.
In this episode, Obesity Medicine Association (OMA) Chief Science Officer, Harold Bays, MD, FOMA, FTOS, FACC, FNLA, FASPC interviews OMA Vice President Lydia Alexander, MD FOMA. Our experts discuss a series of clinical practice statements recently published in ‘Obesity Pillars’, for which Dr. Alexander was first author. Obesity Pillars is the official Gold Open Access journal of the Obesity Medicine Association, available exclusively online.
Topics include the basics of macronutrients; The Dash diet and Mediterranean diet as preferred dietary patterns for the management of obesity; the implementation of the Mediterranean Diet; and the roles of Caloric quality, quantity, and physical activity in obesity and pre obesity management.
In our article review podcasts, we carefully select articles from the latest version of Obesity Pillars, which is devoted to the publication of clinical and evidence-based research for physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other health care clinicians in the field of obesity medicine. Obesity Pillars can be found at https://www.journals.elsevier.com/obesity-pillars. We then discuss this new science with obesity experts. To access other resources from the clinical leader in Obesity Medicine, please visit: www.obesitymedicine.org.
This episode is a segment focusing on obesity Telehealth services from OMA Chief Science Officer, Harold Bays, MD, FOMA, FTOS, FACC, FNLA, FASPC interview with Angela K. Fitch MD, FACP, FOMA on the article: Obesity definition, diagnosis, bias, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and telehealth: An Obesity Medicine Association (OMA) Clinical Practice Statement (CPS) 2022 on which Dr. Fitch was first author.
In our article review podcasts, we have carefully selected recent articles included in the latest version of the Obesity Pillars, which is the official Gold Open Access online-only journal of the Obesity Medicine Association and is devoted to the publication of clinical and evidence-based research for physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other health care clinicians in the field of obesity that can be found at https://www.journals.elsevier.com/obesity-pillars. We then discuss this new science with obesity experts. To access other resources from the clinical leader in Obesity Medicine, visit: www.obesitymedicine.org. In this episode, we analyze how obesity doctors can maximize the advantages presented by telehealth services technology.
Episode Guests
Harold Bays, MD, FOMA, FTOS, FACC, FNLA, FASPC Angela K. Fitch MD, FACP, FOMA
Resources Mentioned Obesity Pillars Obesity definition, diagnosis, bias, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and telehealth: An Obesity Medicine Association (OMA) Clinical Practice Statement (CPS) 2022
This episode is a segment focusing on SOPs from OMA Chief Science Officer, Harold Bays, MD, FOMA, FTOS, FACC, FNLA, FASPC interview with Angela K. Fitch MD, FACP, FOMA on the article: Obesity definition, diagnosis, bias, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and telehealth: An Obesity Medicine Association (OMA) Clinical Practice Statement (CPS) 2022 on which Dr. Fitch was first author. In our article review podcasts, we have carefully selected recent articles included in the latest version of the Obesity Pillars, which is the official Gold Open Access online-only journal of the Obesity Medicine Association and is devoted to the publication of clinical and evidence-based research for physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other health care clinicians in the field of obesity that can be found at https://www.journals.elsevier.com/obesity-pillars. We then discuss this new science with obesity experts. To access other resources from the clinical leader in Obesity Medicine, visit: www.obesitymedicine.org.
Episode Guests
Harold Bays, MD, FOMA, FTOS, FACC, FNLA, FASPC Angela K. Fitch MD, FACP, FOMA
Resources Mentioned
Obesity Pillars Obesity definition, diagnosis, bias, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and telehealth: An Obesity Medicine Association (OMA) Clinical Practice Statement (CPS) 2022
This episode is a segment focusing on weight bias Bias from OMA Chief Science Officer, Harold Bays, MD, FOMA, FTOS, FACC, FNLA, FASPC interview with Angela K. Fitch MD, FACP, FOMA on the article: Obesity definition, diagnosis, bias, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and telehealth: An Obesity Medicine Association (OMA) Clinical Practice Statement (CPS) 2022 on which Dr. Fitch was first author.
In our article review podcasts, we have carefully selected recent articles included in the latest version of the Obesity Pillars, which is the official Gold Open Access online-only journal of the Obesity Medicine Association and is devoted to the publication of clinical and evidence-based research for physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other health care clinicians in the field of obesity that can be found at https://www.journals.elsevier.com/obesity-pillars. We then discuss this new science with obesity experts. To access other resources from the clinical leader in Obesity Medicine, visit: www.obesitymedicine.org. This segment focuses on the concept of obesity bias, defining "what obesity bias is" and the impact it can have on obesity patients.
Episode Guests
Harold Bays, MD, FOMA, FTOS, FACC, FNLA, FASPC Angela K. Fitch MD, FACP, FOMA
Resources Mentioned
Obesity Pillars Obesity definition, diagnosis, bias, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and telehealth: An Obesity Medicine Association (OMA) Clinical Practice Statement (CPS) 2022
In this episode, OMA Chief Science Officer, Harold Bays, MD, FOMA, FTOS, FACC, FNLA, FASPC interviews Angela K. Fitch MD, FACP, FOMA on the article: Obesity definition, diagnosis, bias, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and telehealth: An Obesity Medicine Association (OMA) Clinical Practice Statement (CPS) 2022 on which Dr. Fitch was first author.
In our article review podcasts, we have carefully selected recent articles included in the latest version of the Obesity Pillars, which is the official Gold Open Access online-only journal of the Obesity Medicine Association and is devoted to the publication of clinical and evidence-based research for physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other health care clinicians in the field of obesity that can be found at https://www.journals.elsevier.com/obesity-pillars. We then discuss this new science with obesity experts. To access other resources from the clinical leader in Obesity Medicine, visit: www.obesitymedicine.org. "The article looks at defining obesity, and an overview of the current state of obesity treatment for both clinicians and patients."
Episode Guests
Harold Bays, MD, FOMA, FTOS, FACC, FNLA, FASPC Angela K. Fitch MD, FACP, FOMA
Resources Mentioned
Obesity Pillars Obesity definition, diagnosis, bias, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and telehealth: An Obesity Medicine Association (OMA) Clinical Practice Statement (CPS) 2022
In this episode, Dr. Suzanne Cuda, President and Medical Director for Alamo City Healthy Kids and Families interviews Dr. John Batsis, a board-certified pediatric gastroenterologist and obesity medicine specialist with Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, about vitamin D deficiency in children and the increased risks to obese kids.
You can access more information about Obesity Medicine podcasts and other resources from the clinical leader in Obesity Medicine at www.obesitymedicine.org/podcasts.
Episode Guests
Suzanne Cuda MD, FOMA, FAAP, Board Certified in Obesity Medicine Sara Karjoo, MD
Resources Mentioned
www.obesitymedicine.org/podcasts
In this episode, Obesity medicine specialist and OMA clinical education director Dr. Nicholas Pennings interviews Dr. John Batsis, highlighted speaker from the Overcoming Obesity 2021 Conference, the evaluation and treatment of obesity in the geriatric population. Topics covered include the assessment of health risks of obesity in the the elderly population, the impact of obesity on cognitive function, and effects of weight loss on muscle mass and bone density.
You can access more information about Obesity Medicine podcasts and other resources from the clinical leader in Obesity Medicine at www.obesitymedicine.org/podcasts.
Episode Guests
Nicholas Pennings, DO, FOMA, Dipl. ABOM John Batsis, MD, FACP, ASGF, FGSA, FTOS
Resources Mentioned
www.obesitymedicine.org/podcasts
Related Resources
https://academy.obesitymedicine.org/p/Overcoming_Obesity_2021_Fall_Obesity_Summit_recorded https://academy.obesitymedicine.org/p/Overcoming_Obesity_2021_Fall_Obesity_Summit_recorded_noncme
In this episode, obesity medicine specialist and OMA clinical education director Dr. Nicholas Pennings interviews Dr. Eric Westman, highlighted speaker from the Overcoming Obesity 2021 Conference, about updates on keto diet clinical research and a survey of "internet keto" diet users. Topics covered include impacts of episodic low-carb eating, common mistakes when following low carb programs, the role of supplements in the ketogenic diet, and intermittent fasting.
You can access more information about Obesity Medicine podcasts and other resources from the clinical leader in Obesity Medicine at www.obesitymedicine.org/podcasts.
Episode Guests
Nicholas Pennings, DO, FOMA, Dipl. ABOM
Eric Westman, MD
In this episode, obesity medicine specialist and OMA clinical education director Dr. Nicholas Pennings interviews Dr. Robert Kushner, highlighted speaker from the Overcoming Obesity 2021 Conference, about The Semaglutide Treatment Effect in People with Obesity (STEP) Trials. Topics covered include the results of the four STEP trails, obstacles to treating obesity, new obesity treatments in the pipeline, and the opportunities for increasing obesity education for future clinicians.
You can access more information about Obesity Medicine podcasts and other resources from the clinical leader in Obesity Medicine at www.obesitymedicine.org/podcasts.
Episode Guest
Nicholas Pennings, DO, FOMA, Dipl. ABOM
Robert Kushner, MD
Resources Mentioned
2021 Fall Obesity Summit
In this episode, obesity medicine specialist and OMA clinical education director Dr. Nicholas Pennings interviews Dr. Angela Fitch, highlighted speaker from the Overcoming Obesity 2021 Conference, about identifying and selecting obesity treatment strategies from the wide variety of options currently available to manage patients with obesity. Topics covered include matching patient characteristics to treatment plans, shared decision-making, maintaining a 4-pillar approach to obesity treatment, and the role of obesity medications in the management of bariatric surgery patients.
You can access more information about Obesity Medicine podcasts and other resources from the clinical leader in Obesity Medicine at www.obesitymedicine.org/podcasts.
Episode Guests
Nicholas Pennings, DO, FOMA, Dipl. ABOM
Angela Fitch, MD, ABOM
Related Resources
Fall 2021 Obesity Summit CME Lectures
Fall 2021 Obesity Summit Non-CME Lectures
In this episode, Obesity medicine specialist and OMA clinical education director, Dr. Nicholas Pennings interviews Dr. Lance Simkins, highlighted speaker from Obesity Medicine 2021 - Virtual, about obesity, inflammation and cardiovascular disease. Topics covered include, how obesity promotes inflammation in the body and in turn contributes to heart disease, the role epicardial fat plays in both atherosclerosis and heart failure, and how obesity contributes to the risk of developing thrombotic events like acute myocardial infarction or stroke.
You can access more information about Obesity Medicine podcasts and other resources from the clinical leader in Obesity Medicine at www.obesitymedicine.org/podcasts.
Episode Guests
Nicholas Pennings, DO, FOMA, Dipl. ABOM
Laance Simkins, MD, FACC
Resources Mentioned
A Hot Mess: Obesity, Inflammation, and CVD Systems Thinking
In this episode, Obesity medicine specialist and OMA clinical education director, Dr. Nicholas Pennings interviews Dr. Catherine Varney, highlighted speaker from Obesity Medicine 2021 - Virtual, about primary care management of patients following bariatric surgery. Topics covered include reasons patients do not follow up with bariatric surgeons, what primary care providers need to think about when possibly deprescribing medications following major weight loss, and the role primary care can play in the future long-term management of patients who have had bariatric surgery.
You can access more information about Obesity Medicine podcasts and other resources from the clinical leader in Obesity Medicine at www.obesitymedicine.org/podcasts.
Episode Guests
Nicholas Pennings, DO, FOMA, Dipl. ABOM
Catherine Varney, DO, Dipl. ABOM
Resources Mentioned
Primary Care Management of Patients in Post Bariatric Surgery
In this episode, Obesity medicine specialist and OMA clinical education director, Dr. Nicholas Pennings interviews Dr. Andres Acosta, highlighted speakers from Obesity Medicine 2021 - Virtual, about precision therapy for obesity. Topics covered include, the four different obesity phenotypes, how these phenotypes evolve, how providers can better identify specific phenotypes and tailor their treatment, and the role precision medicine may play in future patient care for obesity.
You can access more information about Obesity Medicine podcasts and other resources from the clinical leader in Obesity Medicine at http://www.obesitymedicine.org/podcasts.
Guest Speakers
Nicholas Pennings, DO, FOMA, Dipl. ABOM
Andres Acosta, MD, PhD
Resources Mentioned
Precision Medicine for Treating Obesity
In this episode, Obesity medicine specialist and OMA clinical education director, Dr. Nicholas Pennings interviews Dr. Donna Ryan, highlighted speaker from Obesity Medicine 2021 - Virtual, about alternatives to weight promoting medications. Topics covered include, most commonly prescribed medications that are associated with weight gain, the variable impact of individual medications on weight, strategies that providers can use to mitigate weight effects when a patient needs to be on a medication that promotes weight gain, and resources providers can use to learn more about medications that cause weight gain and their alternatives.
You can access more information about Obesity Medicine podcasts and other resources from the clinical leader in Obesity Medicine at www.obesitymedicine.org/podcasts.
Episode Guests
Nicholas Pennings, DO, FOMA, Dipl. ABOM
Donna Ryan, MD
Resources Mentioned
Do No Harm Alternatives to Weight Promoting Medications
In this episode, OMA Chief Science Officer, Harold Bays, MD, FOMA, FTOS, FACC, FNLA, FASPC and Sarah Wells, MD discuss a recent article about the determinants of weight loss maintenance. Topics covered include what determinants were found to be positively predictive in weight loss maintenance, which determinants are non-significant for weight loss maintenance, and how to translate this article into clinical application.
In our article review podcasts, we have carefully selected recent articles included in the latest version of the Obesity Medicine Association (OMA) Obesity Algorithm, which is a comprehensive review of obesity medicine that can be found at obesitymedicine.org.
Episode Guests
Harold Bays, MD, FOMA, FTOS, FACC, FNLA, FASPC
Sarah Wells, MD
Resources Mentioned
Varkevisser RDM, van Stralen MM, Kroeze W, et al.: Determinants of weight loss maintenance: a systematic review. Obes Rev 2019 20:171-211.
In this episode, Obesity medicine specialist and OMA clinical education director, Dr. Nicholas Pennings interviews Dr. Nikhil Dhurandhar, highlighted speakers from Obesity Medicine 2021 - Virtual, about treating obesity in a primary care setting. Topics covered include, discussing weight management with patients, addressing bias and stigma in the office setting, challenging misconceptions about obesity, and next steps for increasing the role that primary care plays in the treatment of obesity.
You can access more information about Obesity Medicine podcasts and other resources from the clinical leader in Obesity Medicine at http://www.obesitymedicine.org/podcasts.
Episode Guests
Nicholas Pennings, DO, FOMA, Dipl. ABOM
Nikhil Dhurandhar, Ph.D.
Resources Mentioned
OMA Academy: Obesity Management in Primary Care Challenges and Solutions
In this episode, OMA Chief Science Officer, Harold Bays, MD, FOMA, FTOS, FACC, FNLA, FASPC interviews Carolynn Francavilla, MD, FOMA to discuss a recent article on virtual physicals using telehealth. Topics covered include: Individualizing the telehealth physical exam, limitations and opportunities of the telehealth exam, and challenges for prescribing anti-obesity medications by telehealth.
To access other resources from the clinical leader in Obesity Medicine, visit www.obesitymedicine.org.
Episode Guests
Harold Bays, MD, FOMA, FTOS, FACC, FNLA, FASPC
Carolynn Francavilla, MD, FOMA
Resources Mentioned
The Telehealth Ten: A Guide for a Patient-Assisted Virtual Physical Examination
In this episode, Obesity medicine specialist and OMA clinical education director, Dr. Nicholas Pennings interviews Drs. Scott Kahan and Elizabeth Holm, highlighted speakers from Overcoming Obesity 2020 - Virtual, about the Health at Every Size Movement and talking with patients about weight and health. Topics covered include opinions on the classification of obesity as a disease, harmful effects of weight stigma and bias, disease consequences associated with obesity, and the importance of how weight and health are discussed with patients.
You can access more information about Obesity Medicine podcasts and other resources from the clinical leader in Obesity Medicine at www.obesitymedicine.org/podcasts.
Episode Guests
Nicholas Pennings, DO, FOMA, Dipl. ABOM
Scott Kahan, MD, MPH
Elizabeth Holm, DrPH, RD
Resources Mentioned
Health At Every Size Point Counterpoint Panel during Overcoming Obesity 2020
In this episode, OMA Chief Science Officer, Harold Bays, MD, FOMA, FTOS, FACC, FNLA, FASPC interviews Mahtab Ahmed, MD, FOMA, Dipl. ABOM about a recent article on the safety and effectiveness of longer-term Phentermine use. Topics covered include risks and benefits of prescribing Phentermine longer than 12 weeks, the impact of study results only including low cardiovascular disease risk patients and being a retrospective study, and the role of local regulations in prescribing.
In our article review podcasts, we have carefully selected recent articles included in the latest version of the Obesity Medicine Association (OMA) Obesity Algorithm, which is a comprehensive review of obesity medicine that can be found at obesitymedicine.org. We then discuss this new science with obesity experts. To access other resources from the clinical leader in Obesity Medicine, visit: www.obesitymedicine.org.
Episode Guests
Harold Bays, MD, FOMA, FTOS, FACC, FNLA, FASPC
Mahtab Ahmed, MD, FOMA, Dipl. ABOM
Resources Mentioned
Safety and Effectiveness of Longer-Term Phentermine Use: Clinical Outcomes from an Electronic Health Record Cohort
In this episode, Obesity medicine specialist and OMA clinical education director, Dr. Nicholas Pennings interviews Dr. Louis Aronne, keynote speaker from Overcoming Obesity 2020 - Virtual, about harnessing technology to enhance obesity treatment. Topics covered include technology tools for connecting with patients, such as video visits, remote patient monitoring tools, and digital materials. The flexibility provided for interdisciplinary care, patient response to virtual visits, and insurance coverage are also discussed.
You can access more information about Obesity Medicine podcasts and other resources from the clinical leader in Obesity Medicine at www.obesitymedicine.org/podcasts.
In this episode, OMA Chief Science Officer, Harold Bays, MD, FOMA, FTOS, FACC, FNLA, FASPC interviews Laura Davisson, MD, MPH, FACP, to discuss a recent article on the comparison of Metformin and lifestyle intervention in diabetes prevention. Topics covered include the success of the intensive lifestyle intervention of the Diabetes Prevention Program, the difficulty many patients have with weight loss maintenance, and the consideration of prescribing Metformin for prediabetes.
In our article review podcasts, we have carefully selected recent articles included in the latest version of the Obesity Medicine Association (OMA) Obesity Algorithm, which is a comprehensive review of obesity medicine that can be found at obesitymedicine.org. We then discuss this new science with obesity experts. To access other resources from the clinical leader in Obesity Medicine, visit: www.obesitymedicine.org.
Episode Guests
Harold Bays, MD, FOMA, FTOS, FACC, FNLA, FASPC
Laura Davisson, MD, MPH, FACP
Resources Mentioned
Long-Term Weight Loss With Metformin or Lifestyle Intervention in the Diabetes Prevention Program Outcomes Study
In this episode, obesity medicine specialist and OMA clinical education director, Dr. Nicholas Pennings interviews Gary Taubes, keynote speaker from Obesity Medicine 2021 - Virtual, about the impact of sugar on nutrition. Topics covered include: the relative risk of sugar on health, comparing non-nutritive sweeteners and sugar, the contribution of the western diet to the obesity epidemic, individual variability in response to diet, and steps health professionals can take to curb diabetes trends. You can access more information about Obesity Medicine podcasts and other resources from the clinical leader in Obesity Medicine at www.obesitymedicine.org/podcasts.
Episode Guests
Nicholas Pennings, DO, FOMA, Dipl. ABOM
Gary Taubes
Resource Mentioned
The Case Against Sugar Lecture
In this episode, OMA Chief Science Officer, Harold Bays, MD, FOMA, FTOS, FACC, FNLA, FASPC interviews Angela Golden, DNP, FNP-C, FAANP, to discuss a recent article on the connection between stress and obesity. Topics covered include clinical strategies for talking to patients about stress and obesity, the role of obesity bias and stigma in increasing patient stress, and how to manage hormones related to stress.
Episode Guests
Harold Bays, MD, FOMA, FTOS, FACC, FNLA, FASPC
Angela Golden, DNP, FNP-C, FAANP
Resources Mentioned
Tomiyama AJ: Stress and Obesity. Annu Rev Psychol 2019 70:703-718.
In this episode, obesity medicine specialist and OMA Clinical Education Director, Nicholas Pennings, DO, FOMA, Dipl. ABOM interviews Harold Bays, MD, FOMA, FTOS, FACC, FNLA, FASPC, a highlighted speaker from Overcoming Obesity 2020 - Virtual, about new pharmaceutical agents in development to treat obesity. Topics covered include why anti-obesity medicines may be necessary in treatment, treatment targets and efficacy of newer pharmaceutical agents, role of combination medications in treatment, and a discussion about stigma and bias around anti-obesity medications.
You can access more information about Obesity Medicine podcasts and other resources from the clinical leader in Obesity Medicine at www.obesitymedicine.org/podcasts.
Episode Guests
Nicholas Pennings, DO, FOMA, Dipl. ABOM
Harold Bays, MD, FOMA, FTOS, FACC, FNLA, FASPC
Resources Mentioned
Anti-Obesity Medications in the Pipeline Lecture
In this episode, OMA Chief Science Officer, Harold Bays, MD, FOMA, FTOS, FACC, FNLA, FASPC interviews Karli Burridge, PA-C, MMS, FOMA to discuss her experience in starting an obesity medicine practice. Topics covered include: practice components and structure to consider when starting a practice, general business start-up practices, payment, and practice models, and recommended standard operating procedures.
To access other resources from the clinical leader in Obesity Medicine, visit: www.obesitymedicine.org.
Episode Guests
Harold Bays, MD, FOMA, FTOS, FACC, FNLA, FASPC
Karli Burridge, PA-C, MMS, FOMA
Resources Mentioned
The OMA 2021 Obesity Algorithm
In this episode, obesity medicine specialist and OMA clinical education director, Nicholas Pennings, DO, FOMA, Dipl. ABOM interviews Krista Varady, PhD, a highlighted speaker from Overcoming Obesity 2020 - Virtual, about the role of intermittent fasting in weight management. Intermittent fasting topics covered include: the different types of intermittent fasting, the physiologic impact of fasting, the effect of fasting on body composition, the likelihood of overeating after a fast, and advice on managing intermittent fasting in patients with diabetes.
You can access more information about Obesity Medicine podcasts and other resources from the clinical leader in Obesity Medicine at www.obesitymedicine.org/podcasts.
Episode Guests
Nicholas Pennings, DO, FOMA, Dipl. ABOM
Krista Varady, Phd
Resources Mentioned
Health Benefits of Intermittent Fasting
In this episode, OMA Chief Science Officer, Harold Bays, MD, FOMA, FTOS, FACC, FNLA, FASPC interviews Sarah Hallberg, DO, MS, ACSM-CEP, FOMA, FNLA, to discuss a recent report from the National Lipid Association about managing body weight with the ketogenic diet. Topics covered include: updates in the data related to the impact of the ketogenic diet on LDL cholesterol, what factors can lead to cholesterol absorption in the intestines, and when to recommend evaluation for beta-Sitosterolemia and treat with ezetimibe.
In our article review podcasts, we have carefully selected recent articles included in the latest version of the Obesity Medicine Association (OMA) Obesity Algorithm, which is a comprehensive review of obesity medicine that can be found at obesitymedicine.org. We then discuss this new science with obesity experts.
Episode Guests
Harold Bays, MD, FOMA, FTOS, FACC, FNLA, FASPC
Sarah Hallberg, DO, MS, ACSM-CEP, FOMA, FNLA
Resources Mentioned
Review of current evidence and clinical recommendations on the effects of low-carbohydrate and very-low-carbohydrate (including ketogenic) diets for the management of body weight and other cardiometabolic risk factors: A scientific statement from the National Lipid Association Nutrition and Lifestyle Task Force
In this episode, Obesity medicine specialist and OMA clinical education director, Nicholas Pennings, DO, FOMA, Dipl. ABOM interviews Nicole Garber, MD, Dipl. ABOM, a highlighted speaker from Overcoming Obesity 2020 - Virtual, about the behavioral health challenges associated with obesity treatment. Topics covered include: eating disorders and obesity, common behavioral therapies used in obesity care, and how emotions can impact eating.
You can access more information about Obesity Medicine podcasts and other resources from the clinical leader in Obesity Medicine at www.obesitymedicine.org/podcasts.
Episode Guests
Nicholas Pennings, DO, FOMA, Dipl. ABOM
Nicole Garber, MD
Resources Mentioned
The ABCs of Psychological Treatment of Obesity
In this episode, OMA Chief Science Officer, Harold Bays, MD, FOMA, FTOS, FACC, FNLA, FASPC interviews Fatima Cody Stanford, MD, MPH, MPA, FAAP, FACP, FAHA, FTOS, to discuss a recent article about the utility of weight loss medications after bariatric surgery. Topics covered include the occurrence of inadequate weight loss after surgery, which medications are useful to consider, and the ideal time to consider pharmacotherapy as an adjunct to metabolic and bariatric surgery.
In our article review podcasts, we have carefully selected recent articles included in the latest version of the Obesity Medicine Association (OMA) Obesity Algorithm, which is a comprehensive review of obesity medicine that can be found at obesitymedicine.org. We then discuss this new science with obesity experts.
Episode Guests
Harold Bays, MD, FOMA, FTOS, FACC, FNLA, FASPC
Fatima Cody Stanford, MD, MPH, MPA, FAAP, FACP, FAHA, FTOS
Article Reviewed
The Utility of Weight Loss Medications After Bariatric Surgery for Weight Regain or Inadequate Weight Loss: A Multi-Center Study
In this episode, Obesity medicine specialist and OMA clinical education director, Nicholas Pennings, DO, FOMA, Dipl. ABOM interviews Connie Stapleton, PhD, a highlighted speaker from Obesity Medicine 2020 - Virtual, about obesity and food addiction. Topics covered include: how food can be addictive, behavioral and psychological components involved in food addiction, assessing for food addiction, and treating obesity and food addiction simultaneously.
You can access more information about Obesity Medicine podcasts and other resources from the clinical leader in Obesity Medicine at www.obesitymedicine.org/podcasts.
Episode Guests
Nicholas Pennings, DO, FOMA, Dipl. ABOM
Connie Stapleton, PhD
Resources Mentioned
Understanding Food Addiction Conference Presentation
In this episode, OMA Chief Science Officer, Harold Bays, MD, FOMA Dipl. ABOM and Deborah Bade Horn, DO, MPH, MFOMA discuss a recent article about the coronavirus and obesity. Topics covered include the J-shaped mortality risk association between COVID-19 and obesity and the role of inflammation.
In our article review podcasts, we have carefully selected recent articles included in the latest version of the Obesity Medicine Association (OMA) Obesity Algorithm, which is a comprehensive review of obesity medicine that can be found at obesitymedicine.org. We then discuss this new science with obesity experts.
To access other resources from the clinical leader in Obesity Medicine, visit: www.obesitymedicine.org.
Episode Guests
Harold Bays, MD, FOMA, FTOS, FACC, FACE, FNLA, FASPC, Dipl. ABOM
Deborah Bade Horn, DO, MPH, MFOMA
Articles Reviewed
Obesity and Mortality Among Patients Diagnosed With COVID-19: Results From an Integrated Health Care Organization
Individuals with obesity and COVID‐19: A global perspective on the epidemiology and biological relationships
Episode Description
In this episode, Obesity Medicine Specialist and OMA Clinical Education Director, Nicholas Pennings, DO, FOMA, Dipl. ABOM interviews Ken Fujioka, MD a keynote speaker from Obesity Medicine 2020 - Virtual, about obesity and diabetes treatments. Topics covered include the impact of where fat is stored for diabetes risk, approaches for weight loss intervention and impact on diabetes and insulin sensitivity, and impact of diabetes medications on cardiovascular outcomes.
You can access more information about Obesity Medicine podcasts and other resources from the clinical leader in Obesity Medicine at www.obesitymedicine.org/podcasts.
Episode Guests
Nicholas Pennings, DO, FOMA, Dipl. ABOM
Ken Fujioka, MD
Episode Description
n this episode, OMA Chief Science Officer, Harold Bays, MD, FOMA Dipl. ABOM and Sandra Christensen, MNS, ARNP, FOMA, discuss a recent article about polycystic ovary syndrome and obesity. Topics covered include health risks for women with PCOS and obesity, the connection among PCOS, obesity, and insulin resistance, impact of obesity treatment on fertility, and how treating obesity first improves the health of a woman with PCOS.
In our article review podcasts, we have carefully selected recent articles included in the latest version of the Obesity Medicine Association (OMA) Obesity Algorithm, which is a comprehensive review of obesity medicine that can be found at obesitymedicine.org. We then discuss this new science with obesity experts.
To access other resources from the clinical leader in Obesity Medicine, visit www.obesitymedicine.org.
Episode Guests
Harold Bays, MD, FOMA, FTOS, FACC, FACE, FNLA, FASPC, Dipl. ABOM
Sandra M. Christensen, MSN, ARNP, FOMA
Article Reviewed
Rocha AL, Oliveira FR, Azevedo RC, et al.: Recent advances in the understanding and management of polycystic ovary syndrome.
Episode Description
In this episode, obesity medicine specialist and OMA clinical education director, Nicholas Pennings, DO, FOMA, Dipl. ABOM interviews Ariana Chao, PhD, CRNP a keynote speaker from Obesity Medicine 2020 - Virtual, about the role of behavioral interventions in obesity treatment. Topics covered include: key roles nurses and nurse practitioners play in treating obesity, how a practice can implement intensive behavioral therapy, goal setting, and how to address negative self-talk with patients.
You can access more information about Obesity Medicine podcasts and other resources from the clinical leader in Obesity Medicine at www.obesitymedicine.org/podcasts.
Episode Guests
- Nicholas Pennings, DO, FOMA, Dipl. ABOM
- Ariana Chao, PhD, CRNP
Episode Description
In this episode, obesity medicine specialist and OMA clinical education director, Nicholas Pennings, DO, FOMA, Dipl. ABOM interviews Ariana Chao, PhD, CRNP a keynote speaker from Obesity Medicine 2020 - Virtual, about the role of behavioral interventions in obesity treatment. Topics covered include: key roles nurses and nurse practitioners play in treating obesity, how a practice can implement intensive behavioral therapy, goal setting, and how to address negative self-talk with patients.
You can access more information about Obesity Medicine podcasts and other resources from the clinical leader in Obesity Medicine at www.obesitymedicine.org/podcasts.
Episode Guests
- Nicholas Pennings, DO, FOMA, Dipl. ABOM
- Ariana Chao, PhD, CRNP
Episode Description
In this episode, OMA Chief Science Officer, Harold Bays, MD, FOMA Dipl. ABOM interviews Jennifer Ng, MD to discuss a recent article about the impact of wearable technologies in a clinical practice. Topics covered include: ways to incorporate wearables into a practice, downsides to wearable technology, and how we can use the data from wearables to impact obesity treatment.
In our article review podcasts, we have carefully selected recent articles included in the latest version of the Obesity Medicine Association (OMA) Obesity Algorithm. We then discuss this new science with obesity experts.
To access other resources from the clinical leader in Obesity Medicine, visit: www.obesitymedicine.org.
Episode Guests
- Harold Bays, MD, FOMA, FTOS, FACC, FACE, FNLA, Dipl. ABOM
- Jennifer Ng, MD
Article Reviewed
- The effectiveness of wearable technologies as physical activity interventions in weight control: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
Episode Description
In this episode, obesity medicine specialist and OMA clinical education director, Nicholas Pennings, DO, FOMA, Dipl. ABOM interviews Leigh Ettinger, MD, MS, Dipl. ABOM and Michael Ozner, MD, FACC, FAHA, highlighted speakers from Obesity Medicine 2020 - Virtual, about different approaches in nutritional interventions for patients with obesity. Topics covered include: commonalities between nutritional interventions, strategies for dietary adherence, and the role of omega 3 fatty acid supplements as relating to nutritional strategies.
You can view the nutritional panel and access more information about Obesity Medicine podcasts and other resources from the clinical leader in Obesity Medicine at www.obesitymedicine.org/podcasts.
Episode Guests
- Nicholas Pennings, DO, FOMA, Dipl. ABOM
- Michael Ozner, MD, FACC, FAHA
- Leigh Ettinger, MD, MS, ABOM,
Related Resources
Nutrition Presentations Presentation
Episode Description
In this episode, OMA Chief Science Officer, Harold Bays, MD, FOMA Dipl. ABOM interviews Angela Fitch, MD, FACP, FOMA, to discuss a recent article about the impact of workplace wellness programs on health. Topics covered include: the background of workplace wellness, possible reasons for low change in short-term healthcare costs and outcomes, and why certain health outcomes were missing in this study.
In our article review podcasts, we have carefully selected recent articles included in the latest version of the Obesity Medicine Association (OMA) Obesity Algorithm. We then discuss this new science with obesity experts.
To access other resources from the clinical leader in Obesity Medicine, visit: www.obesitymedicine.org.
Episode Guests * Harold Bays, MD, FOMA, FTOS, FACC, FACE, FNLA, Dipl. ABOM * Angela Fitch, MD, FACP, FOMA
Article Reviewed * Effect of a Workplace Wellness Program on Employee Health and Economic Outcomes: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Episode Description
In this episode, Obesity medicine specialist and OMA clinical education director, Nicholas Pennings, DO, FOMA, Dipl. ABOM interviews Yoni Freedhoff, MD a keynote speaker from Obesity Medicine 2020 - Virtual, about successful practices he uses in his clinic to treat obesity. Topics covered include: Shortcomings in medical care for patients with obesity, implicit and explicit biases, common myths around dieting, focus on behavior rather than outcomes, cheat days, thoughtful indulgence of food, and patient support in an obesity practice.
You can view Dr. Freedhoff's presentation and access more information about Obesity Medicine podcasts and other resources from the clinical leader in Obesity Medicine at www.obesitymedicine.org/podcasts.
Episode Guests
- Nicholas Pennings, DO, FOMA, Dipl. ABOM
- Yoni Freedhoff, MD
Related Resources
Dr. Freedhoff's Presentation
Episode Description
In this episode, the OMA Chief Science Officer, Harold Bays, MD, FOMA Dipl. ABOM interviews Justin Tondt, MD, reviewing a recent article about ultra-processed diets and weight gain. Topics covered include: why participants lost weight when participating in the unprocessed diet, the impact of processed food on metabolic health, and factors involved in ad-libitum satiety and cravings.
In our article review podcasts, we have carefully selected recent articles included in the latest version of the Obesity Medicine Association (OMA) Obesity Algorithm. We then discuss this new science with obesity experts.
To access other resources from the clinical leader in Obesity Medicine, visit: www.obesitymedicine.org.
Episode Guests * Harold Bays, MD, FOMA, FTOS, FACC, FACE, FNLA, Dipl. ABOM * Justin Tondt, MD
Article Reviewed * Ultra-Processed Diets Cause Excess Calorie Intake and Weight Gain
Episode Description
In this episode, Obesity medicine specialist and OMA clinical education director, Nicholas Pennings, DO, FOMA, Dipl. ABOM interviews Tonia Vinton, MD, Dipl. ABOM, a highlighted speaker from Overcoming Obesity 2019, about challenges to overcoming weight plateaus. Topics covered include: why weight plateaus occur, communicating weight loss expectations with patients, and managing anti-obesity medications during a weight plateau. Dr. Vinton is the medical director for the Nutrition and Weight Management Program at the Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas.
You can access more information about Obesity Medicine podcasts and other resources from the clinical leader in Obesity Medicine at www.obesitymedicine.org/podcasts.
Episode Guests * Nicholas Pennings, DO, FOMA, Dipl. ABOM * Tonia Vinton, MD, Dipl. ABOM
Episode Description
In this episode, the OMA Chief Science Officer, Harold Bays, MD, FOMA Dipl. ABOM and W. Allen Rader, MD, MFOMA review a recent article about individualizing obesity treatment with statin therapy. Topics covered include: individualized approached to statin selection and use in patients with obesity, utilizing minimal weight loss to reduce the risk for diabetes, and combining statin treatment within a patient centered holistic approach to treating obesity and adiposity related diseases.
In our article review podcasts, we have carefully selected recent articles included in the latest version of the Obesity Medicine Association (OMA) Obesity Algorithm. We then discuss this new science with obesity experts.
To access other resources from the clinical leader in Obesity Medicine, visit: www.obesitymedicine.org.
Episode Guests
- Harold Bays, MD, FOMA, FTOS, FACC, FACE, FNLA, Dipl. ABOM
- W. Allen Rader, MD, MFOMA
Article Reviewed
- Individualizing Treatment with Statin Therapy.
Episode Description
In this episode, Obesity medicine specialist and OMA clinical education director, Nicholas Pennings, DO, FOMA, Dipl. ABOM interviews Caroline Apovion, MD, a highlighted speaker from Overcoming Obesity 2019, about obesity treatment challenges and opportunities in low-income populations. Topics covered include: availability and access to healthy foods, how women of lower income households are disproportionately affected by obesity, innovative ways to overcome barriers to healthy eating, and how cultural and racial differences impact perception of healthy weight, and bariatric interventions.
Dr. Apovian is Professor of Medicine and Pediatrics, in the Section of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Nutrition at Boston University School of Medicine. You can purchase the full recording of Dr. Apovion’s presentation and access more information about Obesity Medicine podcasts and other resources from the clinical leader in Obesity Medicine at www.obesitymedicine.org/podcasts.
Episode Guests
- Nicholas Pennings, DO, FOMA, Dipl. ABOM
- Caroline Apovian, MD
Related Resource
Obesity Treatment in Low-income Patients
Episode Description
In this episode, the OMA Chief Science Officer, Harold Bays, MD, FOMA Dipl. ABOM interviews Marisa Censani, MD, Dipl. ABOM, reviewing a recent article about the relationship between gastrointestinal hormones and obesity. Topics covered include: gut hormone treatments such as GLP-1 receptor agonists that can lead to weight loss, and the advance of multi-drug combination therapy for treating obesity and diabetes.
In our article review podcasts, we have carefully selected recent articles included in the latest version of the Obesity Medicine Association (OMA) Obesity Algorithm. We then discuss this new science with obesity experts.
To access other resources from the clinical leader in Obesity Medicine, visit: www.obesitymedicine.org.
Episode Guests * Harold Bays, MD, FOMA, FTOS, FACC, FACE, FNLA, Dipl. ABOM * Marisa Censani, MD, Dipl. ABOM
Article Reviewed * Cracking the combination: Gut hormones for the treatment of obesity and diabetes
Episode Description
In this episode, Obesity medicine specialist and OMA clinical education director, Nicholas Pennings, DO, FOMA, Dipl. ABOM interviews Shelby Sullivan, MD, a highlighted speaker from Overcoming Obesity 2019, giving an overview of the newest endoscopic bariatric procedures and their impact. Topics covered include: current and emerging endoscopic bariatric procedures, combining anti-obesity medications with endoscopic procedures, and integrating bariatric procedures within the continuum of patient care. Dr. Sullivan is an Associate Professor of Medicine at the University Of Colorado School Of Medicine and is the director of the Gastroenterology Metabolic and Bariatric Program.
You can access more information about Obesity Medicine podcasts and other resources from the clinical leader in Obesity Medicine at www.obesitymedicine.org/podcasts.
Episode Guests
- Nicholas Pennings, DO, FOMA, Dipl. ABOM
- Shelby Sullivan, MD
Related Resources
Update on Endoscopic Procedures
Episode Description
In this episode, the OMA Chief Science Officer, Harold Bays, MD, FOMA Dipl. ABOM interviews Krishna Doniparthi, MD, FAARM, FOMA, reviewing a recent article about the impact of fat consumption in diet on body weight in Mediterranean population. Topics covered include: impact on weight when replacing proteins with mono and poly unsaturated fats, consumption of macro-nutrients on body weight along with processed and ultra-processed fats and oils, and how to change the diet to be more in-line with human physiology.
In our article review podcasts, we have carefully selected recent articles included in the latest version of the Obesity Medicine Association (OMA) Obesity Algorithm. We then discuss this new science with obesity experts.
To access other resources from the clinical leader in Obesity Medicine, visit: www.obesitymedicine.org.
Episode Guests * Harold Bays, MD, FOMA, FTOS, FACC, FACE, FNLA, Dipl. ABOM * Krishna Doniparthi, MD, FAARM, FOMA
Article Reviewed * Quality of Dietary Fat Intake and Body Weight and Obesity in a Mediterranean Population: Secondary Analyses within the PREDIMED Trial
Related Resource
Nutrition Strategies: The Mediterranean and Ketogenic Diets
Episode Description
In this episode, the OMA Chief Science Officer, Harold Bays, MD, FOMA Dipl. ABOM interviews Lydia Alexander, MD, FOMA, Dipl. ABOM about impacts in caring for patients with obesity caused by the recent COVID-19 pandemic. Topics covered include: the interactions COVID-19 may have with patients with obesity, how managing stress affects mental and physical health, the unique challenges and opportunities brought about during this time, and how we can have hope moving forward.
You can access more information about Obesity Medicine podcasts and other resources from the clinical leader in Obesity Medicine at www.obesitymedicine.org.
Episode Guests * Harold Bays, MD, FOMA, FTOS, FACC, FACE, FNLA, Dipl. ABOM * Lydia Alexander, MD, FOMA, Dipl. ABOM
Episode Description
n this episode, the OMA Chief Science Officer, Dr. Harold Bays, FOMA Dipl. ABOM interviews Dr. William McCarthy, FOMA about a recent article discussing changes in metabolic parameters and body weight in brexpiprazole-treated patients with acute schizophrenia. Topics covered include: awareness of medications that cause weight gain for patients with obesity, why individual treatment strategies are key when considering medications that may be weight positive as each patient may respond differently, and the importance of communication between medical providers in following patient progress to avoid complications.
In our article review podcasts, we have carefully selected recent articles included in the latest version of the Obesity Medicine Association (OMA) Obesity Algorithm. We then discuss this new science with obesity experts.
To access other resources from the clinical leader in Obesity Medicine, visit: www.obesitymedicine.org.
Episode Guests * Harold Bays, MD, FOMA, FTOS, FACC, FACE, FNLA, Dipl. ABOM * Bill McCarthy, MD, FOMA
Article Reviewed * Changes in metabolic parameters and body weight in brexpiprazole-treated patients with acute schizophrenia: pooled analyses of phase 3 clinical studies.
Related Resources * Impact of Psychotropic Medications on Obesity
Episode Description
What is brown fat and how does it impact obesity? In this episode, Obesity medicine specialist and OMA clinical education director, Nicholas Pennings, DO, FOMA, Dipl. ABOM interviews Paul Cohen, PhD, MD, a highlighted speaker from Overcoming Obesity 2019, about the role of brown fat in health.
Topics covered include: * Different types of fat and their respective roles * The research evidence on the anti-obesity effects of activating brown fat * The possible metabolic impacts of increasing brown fat * The impact of weight loss, physical activity, and the gut microbiome on production of brown fat
Dr. Cohen is a physician-scientist focused on the links between obesity and associated diseases, such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and cancer.
You can purchase the full recording of Dr. Cohen's presentation on brown fat and access more information about Obesity Medicine podcasts and other resources from the clinical leader in Obesity Medicine at www.obesitymedicine.org.
Episode Guests * Nicholas Pennings, DO, FOMA, Dipl. ABOM * Paul Cohen, MD, PhD
Related Resources * Brown Fat in Health and Disease: Paul Cohen, MD, PhD
Episode Description
In this episode, OMA Chief Science Officer, Harold Bays, MD, FOMA Dipl. ABOM and Sara Karjoo, MD, Dipl. ABOM review the article Saturated Fat Is More Metabolically Harmful for the Human Liver Than Unsaturated Fat or Simple Sugars which evaluates if saturated fat is more metabolically harmful for the human liver than unsaturated fat or simple sugars. Topics covered include: how fat in liver is associated with an increased risk of heart disease and cancer, importance of early screening for progression of other diseases, and what to do as a clinician to treat non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).
In our article review podcasts, we have carefully selected recent articles included in the latest version of the Obesity Medicine Association (OMA) Obesity Algorithm. We then discuss this new science with obesity experts.
To access other resources from the clinical leader in Obesity Medicine, visit: www.obesitymedicine.org.
Episode Guests * Harold Bays, MD, FOMA, FTOS, FACC, FACE, FNLA, Dipl. ABOM * Sara Karjoo, MD, Dipl. ABOM
Article Reviewed * Saturated Fat Is More Metabolically Harmful for the Human Liver Than Unsaturated Fat or Simple Sugars
Related Resources * Managing Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in Pediatric Patients with Obesity
Episode Description
Obesity medicine specialist and OMA clinical education director, Nicholas Pennings, DO, FOMA, Dipl. ABOM interviews William Dietz, MD, PhD, a keynote speaker from Overcoming Obesity 2019, about what is contributing to current childhood obesity and looking ahead to results of childhood obesity in the future.
Topics covered include what has changed in regards to contributors to childhood obesity, access for physical activity opportunities, food choices in pregnancy affecting children's eating habits, and the role of schools and clinicians in improving obesity rates.
Dr. Dietz is the Sumner M. Redstone Chair of the Global Center for Prevention and Wellness at the Milken Institute School of Public Health at George Washington University. He is also the Director of the STOP Obesity Alliance.
You can purchase the full recording of Dr. Dietz's presentation on pediatric obesity and access more information about Obesity Medicine podcasts and other resources from the clinical leader in Obesity Medicine at www.obesitymedicine.org.
Episode Guests * Nicholas Pennings, DO, FOMA, Dipl. ABOM * William Dietz, MD, PhD
Related Resources * Childhood Obesity and Its Effect Across the Lifespan: William H. Dietz, MD, PhD
Episode Description
In this episode, OMA Chief Science Officer, Harold Bays, MD, FOMA Dipl. ABOM interviews Lydia Alexander, MD, FOMA, Dipl. ABOM about a recent article on the effect of eating and drinking dairy products on the risk of heart disease. Topics covered include: Exploring why consuming dairy may not increase the risk for heart disease, dairy as a diverse food group, and the need for nuance when approaching macro-nutrient categories, such as fats.
In our article review podcasts, we have carefully selected recent articles included in the latest version of the Obesity Medicine Association (OMA) Obesity Algorithm. We then discuss this new science with obesity experts.
To access other resources from the clinical leader in Obesity Medicine, visit: www.obesitymedicine.org.
Episode Guests * Harold Bays, MD, FOMA, FTOS, FACC, FACE, FNLA, Dipl. ABOM * Lydia Alexander, MD, FOMA, Dipl. ABOM
Article Reviewed * Association of dairy intake with cardiovascular disease and mortality in 21 countries from five continents (PURE): a prospective cohort study
Related Resources * Point-Counterpoint Discussion on Dietary Saturated Fat * Novel Concepts in Obesity and Heart Disease: What an Obesity Specialist Needs to Know
Episode Description
In this episode, Obesity medicine specialist and OMA clinical education director, Nicholas Pennings, DO, FOMA, Dipl. ABOM interviews Marion Nestle, PhD, MPH, a keynote speaker from Overcoming Obesity 2019, about the influence of the food industry in the rise of obesity. Topics covered include the effect of food industry on minority populations, how clinicians can help disadvantaged populations with obesity, issues with the US Dietary Guidelines, and how to better assess nutrition research and food labels. Dr. Nestle is a consumer advocate, nutritionist, award-winning author, and academic who specializes in the politics of food and dietary choice.
To access other resources from the clinical leader in Obesity Medicine, visit: www.obesitymedicine.org.
Episode Guests * Nicholas Pennings, DO, FOMA, Dipl. ABOM * Marion Nestle, PhD, MPH
Related Resources * Processed Food: An Experiment that Failed * Advocacy in Obesity Medicine: What HealthCare Providers Can Do to Advocate for Their Patients
Episode Description
In this episode, the OMA Chief Science Officer, Harold Bays, MD, FOMA Dipl. ABOM interviews Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA, Dipl. ABOM discussing a recent article about the effects of physical exercise on fatty liver disease. Topics covered include: Exercise as the proven primary treatment for fatty liver disease, and physical activity strategies for long term success.
In our article review podcasts, we have carefully selected recent articles included in the latest version of the Obesity Medicine Association (OMA) Obesity Algorithm. We then discuss this new science with obesity experts.
To access other resources from the clinical leader in Obesity Medicine, visit: www.obesitymedicine.org.
Episode Guests * Harold Bays, MD, FOMA, FTOS, FACC, FACE, FNLA, Dipl. ABOM * Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA, Dipl. ABOM
Article Reviewed * The Effects of Physical Exercise on Fatty Liver Disease.
Related Resources * NAFLD: The Next Medical Tsunami?: Guy Neff, MD * Managing Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in Pediatric Patients with Obesity : Sara Karjoo, MD, Dipl. ABOM
Episode Description
In this episode, the OMA Chief Science Officer, Harold Bays, MD, FOMA Dipl. ABOM interviews Karli Burridge, PA-C, MMS about the effects of a low carbohydrate diet on energy expenditure during weight loss maintenance. Topics covered include: hormonal influences on appetite and weight, using nutrition strategies as a primary tool to maintain weight, and overcoming biologic adaptations to weight loss through nutrition plans.
In our article review podcasts, we have carefully selected recent articles included in the latest version of the Obesity Medicine Association (OMA) Obesity Algorithm. We then discuss this new science with obesity experts.
To access other resources from the clinical leader in Obesity Medicine, visit: www.obesitymedicine.org.
Episode Guests * Harold Bays, MD, FOMA, FTOS, FACC, FACE, FNLA, Dipl. ABOM * Karli Burridge, PA-C, MMS
Article Reviewed * Effects of a low carbohydrate diet on energy expenditure during weight loss maintenance: randomized trial.
Episode Description
In this episode, the OMA Chief Science Officer, Dr. Harold Bays, FOMA Dipl. ABOM interviews Nicholas Pennings, DO, FOMA, Dipl. ABOM about Effects of Intermittent Versus Continuous Energy Intakes on Insulin Sensitivity and Metabolic Risk in Women with Overweight and Obesity. Topics covered include: Weight loss benefits of intermittent fasting, compensatory overeating after fasting, effects of intermittent fasting on reduction of muscle mass, and impact on metabolic parameters.
You can access more information about Obesity Medicine podcasts and other resources from the clinical leader in Obesity Medicine at www.obesitymedicine.org.
Episode Guests * Harold Bays, MD, FOMA, FTOS, FACC, FACE, FNLA, Dipl. ABOM * Nicholas Pennings, DO, FOMA, Dipl. ABOMShelby Sullivan, MD
Reference * Effects of Intermittent Versus Continuous Energy Intakes on Insulin Sensitivity and Metabolic Risk in Women with Overweight.
Related Resources * Meal Timing and Intermittent Fasting Discussion
Episode Description
In this episode, the OMA Chief Science Officer, Dr. Harold Bays, FOMA Dipl. ABOM interviews Angela Fitch, MD, FACP, FOMA. about the Comparison of a Bioelectrical Impedance Device against the Reference Method DXA for the Evaluation of Body Composition in Adults. Topics covered include: waist circumference correlation to visceral fat mass, body composition measurement benefit to patients over measuring body weight and BMI, and ideal percent body fat for women and men.
In our article review podcasts, we have carefully selected recent articles included in the latest version of the Obesity Medicine Association (OMA) Obesity Algorithm. We then discuss this new science with obesity experts.
To access other resources from the clinical leader in Obesity Medicine, visit: www.obesitymedicine.org.
Episode Guests * Harold Bays, MD, FOMA, FTOS, FACC, FACE, FNLA, Dipl. ABOM * Angela Fitch, MD, FACP, FOMA
Article Reviewed * Comparison of a Bioelectrical Impedance Device against the Reference Method Dual Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry and Anthropometry for the Evaluation of Body Composition in Adults
Episode Description
In our article review podcasts, we have carefully selected recent articles included in the latest version of the OMA Obesity Algorithm. We then discuss this new science with obesity experts. In this episode, the OMA Chief Science Officer, Dr. Harold Bays, FOMA Dipl. ABOM interviews Wickham Simonds, MD, FOMA about a publication on food sources of fructose-containing sugars and glycaemic control. Topics covered include: the health advantages of eating fruit whole as opposed to consuming fruit juices and why adding fructose into drinks potentially impairs glycaemic control and may worsen metabolic health.
To access other resources from the clinical leader in Obesity Medicine, visit: www.obesitymedicine.org.
Episode Guests * Harold Bays, MD, FOMA, FTOS, FACC, FACE, FNLA, Dipl. ABOM * Wickham Simonds, MD, FOMA
Article Reviewed * Food sources of fructose-containing sugars and glycaemic control
Episode Description
In our article review podcasts, we have carefully selected recent articles included in the latest version of the OMA Obesity Algorithm. We then discuss this new science with obesity experts. In this episode, Harold Bays, MD, FOMA, FTOS, FACC, FACE, FNLA, Dipl. ABOM interviews Larry Richardson, MD, MFOMA about a recent publication on progress and challenges in anti-obesity pharmacotherapy. Topics covered include: barriers to the use of anti-obesity medication, new, most promising agents being considered that may come to fruition, and dialoging about the resistance of combination therapy for treating obesity.
To access other resources from the clinical leader in Obesity Medicine, visit: www.obesitymedicine.org.
Episode Guests * Harold Bays, MD, FOMA, FTOS, FACC, FACE, FNLA, Dipl. ABOM * Larry Richardson, MD, MFOMA
Article Reviewed * Progress and challenges in anti-obesity pharmacotherapy
Episode Description
Do you have female patients with excessive, painful fat tissue in the legs, buttock and arms? Relatively normal trunk? Patients who cannot lose lower body fat no matter what you try? It may be a fat disorder called lipedema. Learn more about this condition that effects up to 11% of women as obesity medicine specialist and OMA clinical education director, Nicholas Pennings, DO, FOMA, Dipl. ABOM interviews world renown lipedema expert, Karen Herbst, PhD, MD. Dr. Herbst was a highlighted speaker at the 2018 fall Obesity Medicine Summit in Houston. This podcast covers the unique characteristics of lipedema, how to distinguish it from generalized obesity, and what interventions can benefit patients with lipedema. Dr. Herbst is an Associate Professor at the University of Arizona where she practices Clinical Endocrinology and is a specialist in fat disorders. You can purchase the full recording of Dr. Herbst’s presentation on lipedema and access more information about Obesity Medicine podcasts and other resources from the clinical leader in Obesity Medicine at www.obesitymedicine.org/podcasts.
Episode Guests * Nicholas Pennings, DO, FOMA, Dipl. ABOM * Karen Herbst, PhD, MD
Resources Mentioned * Lipedema: Fat Resistant to Lifestyle Change - OMA Recording * Dr. Herbst's University Research Website * Dr. Herbst's Personal Website * Fat Disorders Resource Society * Lipedema Foundation
Episode Description
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, heart disease is responsible for 1 in every 4 deaths in the United States, making it the leading cause of death for both men and women. Obesity is associated with several diseases that can increase heart disease risk. In this episode, obesity medicine specialist and OMA clinical education executive director, Nicholas Pennings, DO, FOMA, Dipl. ABOM interviews Eduardo Sanchez, MD, MPH, FAAFP, the keynote speaker from Obesity Medicine 2019, about treating obesity as an important key to managing cardiometabolic health. They also discuss effective clinical strategies in partnering with patients with obesity toward better cardiovascular health as well as how rising pediatric obesity may impact the future of heart disease. Dr. Sanchez serves as Chief Medical Officer (CMO) for Prevention and Chief of the Center for Health Metrics and Evaluation for the American Heart Association (AHA). You can purchase the full recording of Dr. Sanchez’s Keynote presentation on the chronic care model and access more information about Obesity Medicine podcasts and other resources from the clinical leader in Obesity Medicine at www.obesitymedicine.org/podcasts.
Episode Guests * Nicholas Pennings, DO, FOMA, Dipl. ABOM * Eduardo Sanchez, MD, MPH, FAAFP