The 8th Annual Obesity Summit Science and Practice of Obesity Management 2013 is focused on:
- New medical and surgical options
- Obesity biology
- Obesity and early development
- Lifestyle
and covers topics such as:
- The role of gut microbiota and circadian rhythm changes
- Recent research on the biologic basis of obesity causes
- The influence of lifestyle factors in obesity reduction programs
- Various diet plans, especially vegetarian and Mediterranean diets
- Pros and cons for current bariatric surgical options for obese patients
- The efficacy and side effect data of pharmacologic treatment options, especially new medications
- Multidisciplinary management strategies for prevention and treatment of childhood obesity
- Biologic impact of gestational factors on obesity risks
The 8th Annual Obesity Summit Science and Practice of Obesity Management 2013 is intended for:
- Researchers
- Health care practitioners (including nurse practitioners, physicians, physician assistants, nurses and dietitians)
- Medical device and pharmaceutical industry leaders
- Hospital administrators
- Venture capitalists
- Managed care company executives
- Others involved in obesity-related fields, including endocrinology, bariatric surgery, cardiology, gastroenterology, pulmonary, internal medicine, psychiatry and psychology, diet and nutrition, primary care medicine and urology
