Stay up to date with the release of new educational materials on melanocortin-4 receptor (MC4R) pathway diseases

Educational information on rare MC4R pathway diseases and how they can lead to hyperphagia and early-onset, severe obesity

Educational information about hyperphagia, including its characteristics and behaviours and its association with rare MC4R pathway diseases

Educational information on the clinical features of rare MC4R pathway diseases and the importance of genetic confirmation once these features have been identified

Educational information about LEPR and POMC deficiency, including what it is, key characteristics/clinical features in patients with these conditions, prevalence and route to diagnosis

Educational information about Bardet-Biedl syndrome (BBS), its association with obesity, characteristics and route to diagnosis

Dr Ashley Shoemaker and Dr Ilene Fennoy explain the clinical presentation of the cardinal symptoms of rare MC4R pathway diseases, hyperphagia and early-onset severe obesity. Including key signs, symptoms and cues to look for during a consultation