Family-Doctor - A Journal of the New York State Academy of Family Physicians - Summer 2026 - Volume 15 - Issue 1 - Obesity Medicine

Oct 12, 2026

Summer 2026 issue of Family Doctor, a quarterly online journal from the New York State Academy of Family Physicians, focused on Obesity Medicine. It presents feature articles addressing compounded GLP-1s and telehealth prescribing, weight bias internalization in patients, preserving muscle mass amid modern pharmacotherapy, clinical observation framed through medical humanities, and prescription medications linked to iatrogenic weight gain. It also includes content extending into evaluating diets and supplements within obesity care, plus editorial and submission information for members.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryPresentations

FormatPDF

Pages75

Reading Time26 min

AccessFree to download

Focus: Obesity Medicine

Feature Articles

Journal Information and Editorial Contacts

A Journal of the New York State Academy of Family Physicians Summer 2026 Volume fifteen, Number one Focus: Obesity Medicine FEATURE ARTICLES: • What Patients Are Seeing: A Primary Care Guide to Compounded GLP-1s, Telehealth Prescribing, and“Natural”Peptide Marketing • The Baggage of Bias: Examining Weight Bias Internalizationin our Patients • Preserving Muscle Massin the Era of Modern Pharmacotherapy: A Sports and Obesity Medicine Perspective • “Obese or Rubenesque?” Optimizing Clinical Observation and Public Health Perspective through the Medical Humanities • The Silent Contributor: AReview of Prescription Medications Associated with Iatrogenic Weight Gain Family Doctor: A Journal of the New York State Academy of Family Physicians is published quarterly. It is an online only journal and members are eligible for CME credit through theAAFP. New York State Academy of Family Physicians 99 Washington St., Suite 402 Albany, New York 12210 [www.nysafp.org](www.nysafp.org)[ ](www.nysafp.org)Phone: 518-489-8945 Fax: 518-888-7648 Letters to the Editor, comments or articles can be submitted by email to [penny@nysafp.org](penny@nysafp.org) Editor: Penny Ruhm, MS Editorial Board William Klepack, MD Louis Verardo, MD Jocelyn Young, DO Ani Bodoutchian, MD Mary Kristine Ellis, MD Lovedhi Aggarwal, MD New York State Academy Officers President: Wayne Strouse, MD President-elect: Ani Bodoutchian, MD Vice President: Jocelyn Young, DO Secretary: Marten Peterson, MD Treasurer: Cean Mahmud, MD Staff Executive Vice President: Vito Grasso, MPA, CAE [vito@nysafp.org](vito@nysafp.org)[ ](vito@nysafp.org)[Director of Education:](Director of Education:) Kelly Madden, MS [kelly@nysafp.org](kelly@nysafp.org)[ ](kelly@nysafp.org)[Director of Finance:](Director of Finance:) Donna Denley, CAE [donna@nysafp.org](donna@nysafp.org)[ ](donna@nysafp.org)Journal Editor: Penny Ruhm, [MS penny@nysafp.org](MS penny@nysafp.org) For Advertising Information Contact Vito Grasso at 518-489-8945 [or vito@nysafp.org](or vito@nysafp.org) Content of articles does not necessarily express the opinion of the New York State Academy of Family Physicians.Acceptance of advertising and/or sponsorship does not constitute an endorsement by NYSAFP of any service or product. Articles What Patients Are Seeing: A Primary Care Guide to Compounded GLP-1s, Telehealth Prescribing, and “Natural” Peptide Marketing BySarMarySoKnri.s.t.i..n..e..El. .s..,..MD,..FAAFP, .D.ABOM;.. Ma.r..k...M.aoo.f.., ..DO, .[DABOM](DABOM.an.d...................... 18)[.](DABOM.an.d...................... 18)[an](DABOM.an.d...................... 18)[.](DABOM.an.d...................... 18)[d](DABOM.an.d...................... 18)[......................](DABOM.an.d...................... 18)[ 18](DABOM.an.d...................... 18) The Baggage of Bias: Examining Weight Bias Internalization in ourBy MarPatk Maielntoofs, MD; Mary K. Ellis, MD, FAAFP and Sarah Son...........................................22 Preserving Muscle Mass in the Era of Modern Pharmacotherapy: A Sports and Obesity Medicine Perspective By CLauristeinLeouPiessrsaainut,dM, MD,DM, MSBA;..[A](A.h..me.d.A.s..h.a..i.)[.](A.h..me.d.A.s..h.a..i.)[h](A.h..me.d.A.s..h.a..i.)[..](A.h..me.d.A.s..h.a..i.)[me](A.h..me.d.A.s..h.a..i.)[.](A.h..me.d.A.s..h.a..i.)[d](A.h..me.d.A.s..h.a..i.)[.](A.h..me.d.A.s..h.a..i.)[A](A.h..me.d.A.s..h.a..i.)[.](A.h..me.d.A.s..h.a..i.)[s](A.h..me.d.A.s..h.a..i.)[..](A.h..me.d.A.s..h.a..i.)[h](A.h..me.d.A.s..h.a..i.)[.](A.h..me.d.A.s..h.a..i.)[a](A.h..me.d.A.s..h.a..i.)[..](A.h..me.d.A.s..h.a..i.)[i](A.h..me.d.A.s..h.a..i.)[.](A.h..me.d.A.s..h.a..i.),..MD;...Pa.t..r.i.c.k...Cl.e.a..r..y..,..D.O.a.n..d..................27 “Obese or Rubenesque?” Optimizing Clinical Observation and PBuybLicwiHeas Woltnhg, PMerD,specDMAt, ivMeMTarougd KrityhLe Meamb, dPiaD[l](l..H.u.mani.t..i..es...............................31)[..](l..H.u.mani.t..i..es..............

FAQs

What is the focus of this Summer 2026 issue?

The issue focuses on Obesity Medicine.

Which clinical and patient-care topics are covered in the feature articles?

Topics include compounded GLP-1s and telehealth prescribing, weight bias internalization, muscle mass preservation during modern pharmacotherapy, clinical observation through medical humanities, and prescription medications associated with iatrogenic weight gain.

How can readers submit letters or articles to the journal?

Letters to the editor, comments, or articles can be submitted by email to penny@nysafp.org.

Oct 12, 2026

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