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The New Member Learning Pathway offers a foundational overview of essential topics in obesity medicine. This pathway is designed to introduce key concepts and provide resources to support your learning and growth as you begin your journey in the field of Obesity Medicine.
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Sarcopenia is becoming increasingly prevalent in the aging population with obesity, causing osteopenia, frailty, muscular weakness, and increased risk for falls.
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Many factors influence a patient's weight loss journey including metabolism, genetics, lifestyle, and other biological and cultural differences.
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Akkermansia muciniphila, a key player in the gut microbiome, has emerged as a significant influencer of GLP-1, a hormone with profound implications for metabolic health.
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