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NAASO is pleased to present our first Case Study
report, Morbid Obesity and
Cholangiocarcinoma. Thank you to our
participating authors, reviewers
and editor, Nikhil Dhurandhar, PhD for making this
possible.
We invite you to share your unique or peculiar case
study to increase the dialogue among membership and
promote future collaborative projects leading to the
advancement of knowledge in the obesity field. To
review submission instructions click
here.
NAASO has launched a new education program - our
first Cyber-Seminar! We invite you to join us for this
exciting presentation. Don't forget to visit our
website often to keep up-to-date with the latest
education programs, Annual Meeting information,
events and regional news.
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NAASO's first interactive cyber-seminar, Clinical
Management of Obesity, will be presented live,
online 4:00 PM EDT May 28 OR June 10.
This special interactive opportunity for physicians
treating obese patients is hosted by George A. Bray,
MD. Gain practical
advice from the experts and receive Category 1 CME.
Ask your questions and receive answers in real
time.
The seminar highlights such topics as
environmental factors, risk-assessment, treatment
strategies, pharmacology, and more.
Special Bonus: All registered participants
receive a CD recording of this seminar.
Cost: $50 per connection. Multiple individuals
can view the program from a single connection.
Gather your colleagues in your office or conference
room to participate together.
Accreditation Statement: This
activity has been planned and implemented in
accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the
Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education
(ACCME) through the joint sponsorship of the Medical
University of South Carolina and the North American
Association for the Study of Obesity (NAASO). The
Medical University of South Carolina is accredited by
the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for
physicians.
This event was also made possible by an unrestricted
grant from Roche Laboratories.
Register Today..... »
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ANNUAL MEETING ABSTRACT
DEADLINE REMINDER
Just a reminder that the NAASO Annual Meeting
Abstract deadline is June 2, 2003 at 5:00 pm EDT. All
abstracts must be submitted electronically.
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NAASO AWARDS
It's time to nominate
the individual of your choice for four of NAASO's
distinguished awards. The awards to be presented at a
session during Annual Meeting include:
The TOPS Award
The Lilly Scientific Achievement Award
The Stunkard Lifetime Achievement Award
The George Bray Founders Award
All complete nominations must be received in the
NAASO office by June 2, 2003.
For Awards, Abstract and Annual Meeting Information »
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Is Obesity Research available in your
institution's library? NAASO relies on its members'
assistance to help promote our belief that obesity
research should be a major focus of attention in the
medical community. You can help us reach this goal by
simply checking to make sure your institution's library
subscribes to Obesity Research.
We'll even provide a form you can give to your librarian
requesting subscription. Print out the request form and
have your students and colleagues ask that the
library provide Obesity Research. Our research
indicates that librarians do listen to
faculty/employee
requests.
Your voice counts - help promote the number one
Journal in the obesity field.
Print the Request to Subscribe Form Today »
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| Around NAASO |
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New Director of Education
Programs NAASO
is pleased to introduce Robert J. Eckrich, MS,
as the new Director of Education Programs. Bob brings
with him several years of experience in the healthcare
industry. Bob is a registered Medical Technologist and
Specialist in Blood Banking by the American Society for
Clinical Pathology. He also holds a Master of Science
degree in Adult Education from Syracuse University.
Prior to his arrival at NAASO, Bob was the Director of
Education at the American Association of Blood Banks.
Bob has recently completed several courses in
information technology and is particularly interested in
developing computer-based and Web-based distance
learning programs.
Bob states that, "I am excited about coming to NAASO
at a time when the body of information about the
clinical management of obesity is growing at such a
rapid pace. I look forward to working with the
committees within NAASO and CORE to create
education programs in the areas of obesity research
and management that will benefit scientists and
clinicians."
Welcome, Bob!
Regional Notes
Notes from the Southern
Region Jennifer
Lovejoy, Pennington Biomedical Research Center,
reports that the southern region is busy with obesity
symposiums and clinics, many focusing on children.
Documentaries and TV specials highlighting tips for
preventing obesity in children will air soon.
Jennifer writes that Dr. David York will become chair of
the Nutrition Study Section at NIH (NIDDK) on July
1st. Congratulations Dr. York.
From Mexico
Dr. Jorge Gonzalez Barranco is working to launch the
XIII Annual Obesity Course in Mexico City, September
8 - 10, 2003. Over 300 scientists are expected to
attend.
Read More Regional Notes... »
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Case-Study of the Month:
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Sergio Huerta, Zhaoping Li, Eve Guth, David Heber, and
E.H. Livingston
UCLA Center for Human Nutrition, Los Angeles CA 90095
ABSTRACT
The incidence of clinically severe obesity is rapidly
escalating in the United States resulting in an increased
number of bariatric operations being performed.
Morbidly obese patients pose a surgical challenge.
First, they often present with obesity related comorbid
conditions. Second, when complications occur, it is
difficult to perform diagnostic studies in these patients
due to their large size (i.e. weight limitations of CT-
scanners and poor ultrasound quality limited by the
patients=A1=AF size). Additional challenges are present
when
incidental findings of malignancy occur at the time of
routine bariatric operations. In the present report, we
describe the challenging work-up and treatment options
of a patient who had cholangiocarcinoma found
incidentally during roux-en Y gastric bypass and review
reports documenting the presence of occult rare
malignancies found at the time of obesity surgery.
These cases are similar to the present report in that
they occurred in superobese patients (BMI =A1=DD 50
kg/m2),
all patients were asymptomatic prior to diagnosis, and
they had rare forms of cancers (i.e acinar cell
carcinoma of the pancreas and schwannoma of the
stomach).
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