Medical Weight Management

Earlier this week, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality issued the 2009 National Healthcare Quality Report and National Healthcare Disparities Report. At 155 pages, this report covers the effectivenss of our system to treat diseases such as cancer, diabetes, heart disease, HIV and AIDS, among others. Also […]

The IAPAM is committed to educating physicians in the industry’s best practices for medical weight loss management. In support of this commitment, the IAPAM has completed a survey of several experts in the use of hCG in a medically supervised weight loss program. These experts agree that there are 3 keys to successfully incorporating hCG into […]

Is it the next big weight loss miracle? A hormone found in pregnant women could help you drop the pounds. It’s called HCG. And if you haven’t heard of it, it’s probably because it’s new. It’s not exactly FDA approved for use in weight loss programs either, but people using it swear by it. DJ […]

The Executive Director of the IAPAM (http://www.iapam.com) announced he will be undertaking a new year’s resolution to lose weight.  Jeff Russell invites all physicians and patients interested in observing the results of his medically supervised hCG program and diet, to follow his journey on his blog at http://www.aestheticmedicinenews.com/follow-jeffs-hcg-weight-loss.htm.  Whether its Alli or Atkins, more and […]

Today, a successful aesthetic medicine practice is more than just Botox (TM) and laser hair removal. Medical spas positioned for growth often include offerings of medically supervised weight loss programs to their patients. Therefore, the IAPAM announces the launch of its NEW hCG and medically supervised weight loss program to educate physicians, of all specialties, […]

BOSTON — A new diet drug is showing promising results. It’s a blend of two very well-known drugs. As NewsCenter 5’s Heather Unruh reported Monday, the combination could get federal approval. Obesity is an epidemic in America. For so many, finding the best way to lose weight is a constant struggle. “Most people who lose […]

Experts in anti-aging preventative medicine discuss safe aging management at ICAAM Middle East. IIR Middle East Life Sciences division, organiser of the world’s second largest healthcare show (Arab Health) and EuroMediCom, organiser of the world’s largest aesthetic and anti-aging congress (AMWC), joined together to execute the successful second edition of the International Congress in Aesthetic, […]

Study finds that physicians may have lower respect for patients with higher body mass index. THURSDAY, Oct. 29 (HealthDay News) — Physicians have lower respect for patients with high body mass index (BMI), which may have an impact on patient care and outcomes, according to a study published online Sept. 18 in the Journal of […]

It should come as no surprise that maintaining a healthy weight throughout adulthood significantly boosts the odds of enjoying a healthy old age. A study published Tuesday by the British Medical Journal quantifies just how helpful a trim body can be. Women who were obese at midlife were 79 percent less likely to be healthy […]

Meal replacements in a medically supervised weight loss program are successful in facilitating weight loss, according to a new study conducted at the University of Kentucky. The study appears in the August 2009 issue of the Journal of the American Dietetic Association. The meal replacements are products of Health Management Resources Corporation (HMR), a privately […]