Web-based Calculator Predicts Risk of Death, Complications from Diabetes and Obesity
Evidence-based prediction tool designed to help patients decide between metabolic surgery and standard medical therapy.
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New Study Challenges Decades-old Patient Eligibility Criteria for Weight-loss Surgery
Patients who have surgery before obesity progresses to severe stages may achieve even greater health benefits.
November Top 5 on the 5th
In this issue: ObesityWeek Program Highlights, 2019 Award Recipients, New ASMBS Textbook of Bariatric Surgery, and more.
Cancer Risk Drops in Half With Over 20% Weight Loss After Bariatric Surgery
New study compares differences in cancer risk reduction among weight-loss surgery patients
Metabolic Surgery Cuts Likelihood of Recurrent and Fatal Heart Attacks
Patients with history of heart disease reduce their risk by half
Weight-loss Surgery May Counter Genetic Risk for Developing Breast Cancer
Overweight and obesity associated with an increased risk of 13 types of cancer
October Top 5 on the 5th
In this issue: Voting now open for Executive Council Nominations, ObesityWeek News & Updates, and the October OCC Advocacy Report
October 2019 OCC Advocacy Report
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September 2019 Top 5 on the 5th
In this issue: A call for Champions of National Obesity Care Week, featured ASMBS events at ObesityWeek, and Obesity Care Action Network Fall Advocacy Day is announced
August 2019 Top 5 on the 5th
In this issue: Registration for the Annual Meeting at ObesityWeek opens, new opportunities for the BE-SAFE certification are announced, and the Community/Independent Practice Committee presents a new video.