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The updated 2021 Obesity Algorithm – the latest version of OMA’s clinical obesity treatment guidelines for healthcare providers – is now available! The 2021 Obesity Algorithm is an essential tool for any practice; it contains updated information on the mechanisms, evaluation, and treatment of obesity. This year’s updates include an Obesity Medicine Standard Procedure Template and practical recommendations for treating patients with obesity via telehealth. Revisions also include information about obesity and organ transplantation, kidney stones, and orthopedic complications. Additional Updates include: Metabolic syndrome Women and Obesity Fruit Versus High Fructose Corn Syrup Lipedema Hypothalmic Obesity And More! *This is the 2021 version of the Obesity Algorithm. Since science in Obesity Medicine rapidly develops, we will issue an updated version in early 2022.