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Greetings!
NAASO is pleased to present another Case-Study of
the Month. Thank you to our reviewers, editor Dr.
Nikhil Dhurandhar, and authors for making this column
possible.
Each Case-Study featured in this newsletter will be
archived on NAASO's web-site for future reference.
Take advantage of this unique opportunity to share
your interesting and peculiar obesity-related case
studies encountered during the treatment of obesity.
We hope you'll use this space
to share your own experiences with your
colleagues to open the dialogue among our members for
the further advancement of obesity knowledge.
| Cyber-Seminar: CD-ROM and CME |
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NAASO's Cyber-Seminar, Clinical Management of
Obesity, concluded with our June 10 session.
Several hundred attendees participated in this live
event. NAASO received enthusiastic feedback
regarding the content, format and presentation of the
seminar. Nearly all participants stated they would
definitely and immediately put this information to use in
their own practice.
Again, a big "thank you" to Dr. George Bray for his
superb hosting of NAASO's first live Cyber-Seminar.
And thank you to all attendees for taking time from
busy schedules to help make NAASO's web-based
educational program a huge success.
CD-ROM Clinical Management of
Obesity
A complimentary CD-ROM
recording,
along with NAASO's comprehensive slides, will be mailed
to all registered attendees in mid-July.
Due to overwhelming requests and high demand, the
CD-ROM, including NAASO's sought after slide set, will
be
available for purchase in mid-July. Unable to attend
the live seminar? You can still take
advantage of this invaluable educational tool, along
with CME credit. Cost:
$30
Watch NAASO's
website,
www.naaso.org, for more information as it becomes
available.
CME Available
If you attended either
session of NAASO's Cyber-Seminar, you are eligible to
recieve 1 category 1 credit towards the AMA
Physician's Recognition Award from the Medical
University of South Carolina.
Download CME forms.... »
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| Annual Meeting News |
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Early Registration Deadline July 15
Register early for NAASO's Annual Meeting and take
advantage of discounts. Early registration deadline is
July 15. Reduced pre-registration fees are available
until September 22. For registration ease, register
online today!
Please note that you must register to
attend the
Annual Meeting prior to booking your hotel. Read the
hotel descriptions and view a local map, all online.
Looking to Exhibit?
Exhibitor Registration is also available online. Reserve
your booth space today.
Abstract Submission Closed
Thank you to everyone submitting an Abstract for the
2003 Annual Meeting. Preliminary figures show that
more than 640 abstracts were submitted. Abstracts
are now being reviewed. Watch your e-mail in mid-July
for abstract acceptance
notification.
We look forward to seeing you in Ft.
Lauderdale.
For Annual Meeting Information »
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| Student's Corner |
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from Paul Franks......The conference
season is upon us once again providing excellent
opportunities to both hear and deliver some great
science! Conferences also provide an outstanding
opportunity to network, see old friends and make new
contacts.
We are looking forward to the NAASO conference and
another excellent Grad Student/Post-doc luncheon.
Dr. Shine Chang has kindly agreed to speak on
the transition from grad school to post-doctoral study.
Read More Conference Highlights from Paul..... »
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| Around NAASO |
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Regional Notes from Canada
Paul
Boisvert, Ph.D. reports from CIHR-INMD that
William Colmers (U.
Alberta) and Denis Richard (U. Laval) formed a
new
team called Neurobiology and Obesity.
Five
indiviudals were awarded grants from
the CIHR-INMD competition
under the strategic funding initiative on Excellence,
Innovation, and Advancement in the Study of Obesity
and Healthy Body Weight. Contratulations to
Louis P=E9russe and colleagues who received
a grant for the study Gene-environment interaction
in obesity: integration of
genetic
information into the prevention and treatment of
obesity.
Regional Notes from The East
Myles Faith, Ph.D. writes that Bruce M.
Spiegelman,
Ph.D., Professor of Cell Biology of the Dana-Farber
Cancer Institute and Harvard Medical School, will
receive the Fourth Annual Bristol-Myers
Squibb Award for Distinguished Achievement in
Metabolic Research.
Read more Regional Notes... »
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| Case-Study of the Month |
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Bulimia Nervosa and
Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric
Banding
Jillon
S. Vander Wal
Center for Health Research, Wayne State University,
Detroit, MI 48202
Short Abstract
A 56-year-old woman with bulimia nervosa who
underwent laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding
sought psychotherapy fearing that she
would "sabotage" her surgery. The associations
between eating disorders and bariatric surgical
outcomes are discussed. The case shows that
thwarting the efficacy of laparoscopic adjustable
banding is possible and provides pertinent treatment
recommendations.
To Read the Complete Text......
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