HMR Presents Latest Research at The Obesity Society Annual Conference

Data Documents Weight Loss and Medical Improvements

(October 2009)

James W. Anderson, M.D., renowned researcher and Chairman of the HMR Medical Board will be a featured speaker at this year’s conference. He will be speaking on a study HMR completed a few years ago which incorporated the use of an obesity medication in maintenance—Assessment of Weight Maintenance at Five Years after Behavioral Weight Loss Intervention. Dr. Anderson will also be presenting two posters: Sequential Changes in Serum Aminotransferases for Obese Individuals with Weight Losses of 25 to 170 lbs. in Low-energy Diet Program and Weight Loss with a Behavioral Program Using Meal Replacements, Fruit and Vegetables: a 24-week Randomized, Controlled Trial.

The conference is the event of the year for obesity professionals. The meeting brings together the leading players in the field of obesity from world-renowned basic and clinical researchers and clinicians to educators, advocates, policy shapers, and practitioners.