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Obesity: A Disease

Obesity Medicine
Obesity
Anti-Obesity Medications
Obesity Medicine
Bariatric Surgery
Insurance Coverage
Obesity Medicine Association
Medicaid
Prior Authorization
Weight Management
Patient Communication
Dyslipidemia
Insulin Resistance
Hormones
Hunger Regulation
Sleep Deprivation
Insurance Companies
Healthcare Legislation
Thrombosis
Healthcare Provider Stigma
Empathy In Healthcare

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.

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In this episode of Obesity: A Disease, Dr. Suzanne Cuda, Executive Editor of the Obesity Medicine Association’s Obesity Pillars online journal, interviews Dr. Sarah Ro and Dr. Sushma Chamarthi about their co-authored article, The Impact of Ultra-Proc... more

In this Industry Insights episode of Obesity: A Disease, host Dr. Christopher Weber welcomes Dr. Kevin Trice, Executive Director in the Global Medical Affairs Division of Cardiometabolic Health at Eli Lilly. Dr. Trice will be speaking today on behalf... more

In this eighth and final episode of the series, Dr. Allison Rhodes concludes the discussion on obesity and orthopedic health with Dr. Cherise Dyal, focusing on the unique post-operative risks and recovery challenges following lower extremity surgery ... more

In this seventh episode of our eight part series, Dr. Allison Rhodes welcomes Dr. Cherise Dyal, MD, DABOM. Dr. Dyal is a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon and together, they examine the complex relationship between obesity and lower extremity disord... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Cherise Dyal
Board certified orthopedic surgeon and fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery.
Advanced Orthopedic Associates
Episode: Episode 122: Obesity and Orthopedic Surgery with Dr. Cherise Dyal
Dr. Sampson-Paine
Chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center
Southwestern Vermont Medical Center
Episode: Episode 119: Obesity and Gynecologic Care – Challenges and Advances
Dr. Megha Poddar
Canadian endocrinologist and obesity medicine specialist
Medical Weight Management Center of Canada and McMaster University
Episode: Episode 118: Obesity and Gynecologic Care with Dr. Sampson-Paine
Dr. Allison Bailey
Chief of Cardiology for Centennial Heart and a physician director of cardiovascular disease for HCA Healthcare.
HCA Healthcare
Episode: Episode 116: Obesity and Cardiac Care with Dr. Allison Bailey
Dr. Scott Isaacs
Endocrinologist involved in obesity and metabolic dysfunction, adjunct faculty at Emory University School of Medicine
Emory University School of Medicine
Episode: Episode 115: Clinical Conversations: Evidence Based Management of MASLD and MASH in Patients with Obesity
Dr. Laurel Mellin
Retired faculty from UCSF who has worked with overeating and obesity for over 40 years.
Former Faculty at UCSF
Episode: Episode 114: Clinical Conversations: Emotional Brain Training
David Despain
Professional nutritionist and R&D working for Nestle Health Science
Nestle Health Science
Episode: Episode 113: Article Reviews: Optimizing nutrition, diet, and lifestyle communication in GLP-1 medication therapy for weight management
Dr. Sara Karjoo
Pediatric gastroenterologist with a focus on pediatric obesity and metabolic liver health
Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital
Episode: Episode 112: Article Reviews: Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD) in Children with Obesity
Dr. Allen Rader
A practitioner of obesity medicine with a background in family and emergency medicine
Episode: Episode 111: Clinical Conversations: 75th Anniversary Podcast

Hosts

Dr. Nick Pennings
Chair of Family Medicine at the Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine and Director of Clinical Education for the OMA
Dr. Harold Bays
Medical Director and President of the Louisville Metabolic and Atherosclerosis Research Center

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 70 ratings
  • Informative podcast on the topic.

    This excellent podcast offers an inspiring look into the expanding field of obesity medicine. Dr. Harold Bays is a fantastic host, and Dr. Yuval Pinto provides his personal perspective on how specialized training enhances patient care, emphasizes the value of fellowship programs, and underscores the importance and future of obesity medicine. I also appreciated the in-depth reference to the open-access journal Obesity Pillars and the recommended websites for more information on fellowship opportu... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Zeezee1985
    United States9 months ago
  • Excellent podcast!

    I have learned so

    Much from the podcast! Please don’t stop producing it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    apmdsass
    United States2 years ago
  • Please fix editing issues

    Great podcast when I can listen seamlessly.

    Two of the three episodes that I’ve tried to listen to have major editing issues where the audio starts over multiple times. This is very disruptive.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    radiem!
    United States3 years ago
  • Learning so much

    I am a new member of the OMA and really enjoying this podcast. I am learning so much and I’m inspired to seek my ABOM certification.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Redsg33
    United States3 years ago
  • Topics

    Great precise topics. Love this podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BENNY2005
    United States6 years ago

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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners appreciate the thorough exploration of obesity medicine topics and the insights provided by expert guests.
The discussions are often described as informative and enhancing understanding of complex medical concepts.
Some feedback notes audio editing issues that disrupt the listening experience.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Episode 123: Obesity and Orthopedic Surgical Care - Challenges and Advances
Q: If you had one piece of advice for patients with obesity who are preparing for orthopedic surgery, what would it be?
Be as physically prepared for the surgery as possible, focusing on weight loss, nutrition, and fitness.
Episode 123: Obesity and Orthopedic Surgical Care - Challenges and Advances
Q: What steps can patients and clinicians take prior to surgery to reduce these risks?
Patients should consider weight loss management programs, controlling comorbidities like diabetes, and improving nutrition.
Episode 120: Obesity and Endocrinology with Dr. Megha Poddar
Q: Many patients assume that obesity is tied to thyroid problems. Can you help clarify what's fact and what's myth in the obesity thyroid connection?
Dr. Poddar clarifies that while obesity can influence thyroid hormone levels, it is typically not the primary cause of weight gain, and treating obesity is crucial.
Episode 120: Obesity and Endocrinology with Dr. Megha Poddar
Q: Could you walk us through what mazold and mash are, how this fits in with insulin resistance, and why obesity plays such a strong role in driving these conditions?
Mazold and mash refer to metabolic-associated liver conditions; Dr. Poddar elaborates on how obesity causes fat accumulation in the liver, leading to these diseases.
Episode 120: Obesity and Endocrinology with Dr. Megha Poddar
Q: Can you explain how obesity leads to insulin resistance and then what that relationship looks like in terms of type 2 diabetes?
Dr. Poddar explains that obesity is linked to inflammatory adipose tissue which causes insulin resistance, leading to complications like type 2 diabetes.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Obesity: A Disease

What is Obesity: A Disease about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Focusing on obesity as a complex medical condition, this podcast features expert discussions on various aspects of obesity treatment, nutrition, and health advocacy. Episodes frequently cover innovative treatment strategies like Emotional Brain Training, the importance of registered dietitians in patient care, and the role of advocacy in changing perceptions of obesity. Notably, the content is shared by professional hosts who hold significant expertise in obesity medicine and medical education, creating a resource that helps clinicians better understand advancements and challenges in treating obesity. This podcast stands out for its emphasis on emotional, nutritional, and medical approaches to obesity, making it a valuable listening experie... more

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Recent guests on Obesity: A Disease include:

1. Dr. Cherise Dyal
2. Dr. Sampson-Paine
3. Dr. Megha Poddar
4. Dr. Allison Bailey
5. Dr. Scott Isaacs
6. Dr. Laurel Mellin
7. David Despain
8. Dr. Sara Karjoo

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