Knowledge Check: SHBG, Ghrelin, Orlistat, Albright Osteodystrophy
Knowledge checks will be available every fifth blog and consist of a checklist of objectives and questions based on the prior blog posts. In addition,…
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Albright Hereditary Osteodystrophy: What to Know on Test Day
Early-onset hyperphagia and obesity, regardless of any cognitive delay, should prompt a workup for underlying genetic etiologies. Fortunately, many of…
Is Orlistat Obsolete? Not on Boards!
If I could have created an anti-obesity medication 10-20 years ago, before hormonal regulation was understood, I would have made orlistat. It's an eas…
Growlin’ Ghrelin: The Hormone that Drives Hunger
It is pretty impressive that we have numerous hormones secreted throughout the gastrointestinal tract (CCK, GIP, GLP-1, OXM, and PYY) aimed at reducin…
High-Yield Topic: Sex Hormone Binding Globulin
Most of you probably think the title is a misnomer. Why is sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG) considered a high-yield topic for ABOM boards? If it is…
What is the ABOM Test?
The American Board of Obesity Medicine examination is designed to promote education surrounding the management and treatment of patients with obesity.…
