2011
Implications of Weight-Based Stigma and Self-Bias on Quality of Life Among Individuals With Schizophrenia
Barber JA, Palmese L, Reutenauer EL, Grilo CM, Tek C. Implications of Weight-Based Stigma and Self-Bias on Quality of Life Among Individuals With Schizophrenia. The Journal Of Nervous And Mental Disease 2011, 199: 431-435. PMID: 21716053, PMCID: PMC3135000, DOI: 10.1097/nmd.0b013e318221403d.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsQuality of lifeWeight-based stigmatizationNonpsychiatric samplesMedication complianceUnderwent assessmentConsecutive seriesObese individualsClinical studiesLife measuresSchizoaffective disorderObese sampleSignificant stigmaSchizophreniaWeight stigmaWeight biasWeight measuresNegative affectPoor qualitySame extentStigma
2010
Association of Prescription H1 Antihistamine Use With Obesity: Results From the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey
Ratliff JC, Barber JA, Palmese LB, Reutenauer EL, Tek C. Association of Prescription H1 Antihistamine Use With Obesity: Results From the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Obesity 2010, 18: 2398-2400. PMID: 20706200, PMCID: PMC3221329, DOI: 10.1038/oby.2010.176.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNutrition Examination SurveyAntihistamine useAntihistamine usersExamination SurveyNational HealthOdds ratioInsulin concentrationsPrevalence of obesityIncidence of obesityBody weight regulationPossible side effectsReceptor blockersWaist circumferenceMetabolic syndromeCounter remediesH1-antihistaminesPlasma glucoseAllergy symptomsLipid levelsEpidemic proportionsSide effectsObesityWeight gainMedicationsAdults