More Than Just Snoring: Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common adiposity-based chronic disease (ABCD) seen in patients with obesity. OSA is no longer associated only with …
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MC4R Deficiency: Early-Onset Obesity with Tall Stature
Genetic conditions leading to obesity are high-yield for the ABOM exam. Their characteristics, genetic inheritance patterns, and any available treatme…
Supplements: What You Need to Know for Boards
Supplements are commonly asked about by patients in an obesity medicine practice. Questions regarding their effectiveness, safety, and impact on weigh…
Hedonic Hunger: Disrupting Homeostasis
Gaining or losing weight is complex and goes well beyond simple hunger. The body’s primary regulatory center for hunger is the homeostatic pathway, …
Knowledge Check: Contrave, SADI, Growth Curves, and BP Measures
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,…
Measuring Accuracy: Blood Pressure and Waist Circumference
When studying for the ABOM examination, medications, genetics, comorbidities, and hormones often take the spotlight. However, one area that may be neg…
Childhood Obesity: Evaluating Growth Charts
Childhood growth curves is a topic that many of us could benefit from a refresher course. Knowing the different patterns associated with certain disea…
Malabsorptive Procedures (SADI-S) and Updated Surgery Guidelines
How well do you know your malabsorptive procedures? Although the ABOM exam will likely not require in-depth knowledge of surgical procedures, you will…
Bupropion/ Naltrexone: Contrave® for Cravings
While there is a wave of new anti-obesity medications hitting the market, let’s take a look at one of the more established medications, Contrave®. …
Interested in Taking ABOM Boards or Practicing Obesity Medicine?
Are you interested in practicing obesity medicine or taking the ABOM exam?
Knowledge Check: Nutrient deficiencies, NES, POMC vs. AgRP, Bias
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,…
Breaking Bad Habits: People-First Language
A person may have a disease and is affected by it, but their value is greater than their condition. People-first language recognizes this importance a…
NPY/AgRP vs. POMC/CART: The Gas and Brake Pedal of Hunger
Central nervous system pathophysiology can be one of the more dreaded portions of the ABOM exam. However, your exam preparation does not need to be ov…
Night Eating Syndrome: More than just Nighttime Munchies
Night eating syndrome (NES) is not as common in the general population, with only a prevalence of about 1.5%. However, some studies suggest up to 30% …
Micronutrient Deficiencies: Small Molecules with Big Roles
Micronutrient deficiencies are common within obesity medicine. Although usually seen after metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS), there is a higher pr…
