2014
Menopause and metabolic syndrome in obese individuals with binge eating disorder
Udo T, McKee SA, White MA, Masheb RM, Barnes RD, Grilo CM. Menopause and metabolic syndrome in obese individuals with binge eating disorder. Eating Behaviors 2014, 15: 182-185. PMID: 24854801, PMCID: PMC4032475, DOI: 10.1016/j.eatbeh.2014.01.003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAge-matched menPostmenopausal womenPremenopausal womenMetabolic syndromeMetabolic abnormalitiesPoor glycemic controlElevated total cholesterolLow HDL levelsChronic medical conditionsHigh-risk populationSymptoms of BEDMetabolic functionsObese menObese womenBlood pressureGlycemic controlTotal cholesterolHDL levelsObese individualsMenopausal transitionGlucose levelsMedical conditionsEarly interventionTreatment studiesElevated levels
2013
Sex differences in biopsychosocial correlates of binge eating disorder: a study of treatment-seeking obese adults in primary care setting
Udo T, McKee SA, White MA, Masheb RM, Barnes RD, Grilo CM. Sex differences in biopsychosocial correlates of binge eating disorder: a study of treatment-seeking obese adults in primary care setting. General Hospital Psychiatry 2013, 35: 587-591. PMID: 23969142, PMCID: PMC3845204, DOI: 10.1016/j.genhosppsych.2013.07.010.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPrimary care settingBiopsychosocial correlatesTreatment-seeking obese patientsPsychosocial factorsSex differencesCare settingsObese menObese adultsClinical studiesFrequent strenuous exercisePsychological impairmentDisorder featuresOnset of overweightCommunity-based studySignificant sex differencesDevelopmental historyTreatment studiesObese patientsBlood pressureMetabolic syndromeBingePrimary careStrenuous exerciseActive screeningGlucose levels