2017
A brief screening measure for binge eating in primary care
Dorflinger LM, Ruser CB, Masheb RM. A brief screening measure for binge eating in primary care. Eating Behaviors 2017, 26: 163-166. PMID: 28402901, DOI: 10.1016/j.eatbeh.2017.03.009.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPrimary carePredictive valueSingle-item screening measureMental health comorbiditiesScreening measureWeight management programWeight Patterns-RevisedPrevalence of BEDQuestionnaire of EatingFrequency of bingeNegative predictive valuePositive predictive valueHealth comorbiditiesAverage BMIMean ageBrief screening measureDepressive symptomsPsychiatric issuesSignificant associationBingeCareSingle-item measureQEWPAssessment toolDisordersBehavioral Treatment for Veterans with Obesity: 24-Month Weight Outcomes from the ASPIRE-VA Small Changes Randomized Trial
Lutes LD, Damschroder LJ, Masheb R, Kim HM, Gillon L, Holleman RG, Goodrich DE, Lowery JC, Janney C, Kirsh S, Richardson CR. Behavioral Treatment for Veterans with Obesity: 24-Month Weight Outcomes from the ASPIRE-VA Small Changes Randomized Trial. Journal Of General Internal Medicine 2017, 32: 40-47. PMID: 28271430, PMCID: PMC5359162, DOI: 10.1007/s11606-017-3987-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsWeight lossOverweight/obese veteransSignificant weight regainVeterans Affairs sitesModest weight lossWeight management programWeight management approachesGreater weight lossASPIRE groupObese veteransWeight regainWeight outcomesLifelong healthBehavioral treatmentDiabetesWeight changeCare movesTrialsObesitySignificant differencesSecond yearTreatmentVeteransAdditional yearSC support
2016
Diet quality is associated with mental health, social support, and neighborhood factors among Veterans
Hoerster KD, Wilson S, Nelson KM, Reiber GE, Masheb RM. Diet quality is associated with mental health, social support, and neighborhood factors among Veterans. Eating Behaviors 2016, 23: 168-173. PMID: 27816854, DOI: 10.1016/j.eatbeh.2016.10.003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDiet qualityGeneral populationUrban VA medical centerMental healthSugar-sweetened beveragesPoor diet qualityVA Medical CenterUnited States veteransDepressive symptom severitySocial supportModifiable contributorLow-fat foodsPsychological comorbiditiesChronic conditionsHigh prevalenceMedical CenterStates veteransStudy participantsBivariate analysisSymptom severityHealthy mealsMultivariate modelPhysical environment correlatesUnhealthy snacksFast foodSex Differences and Correlates of Pain in Patients with Comorbid Obesity and Binge Eating Disorder
Masheb RM, White MA, Grilo CM. Sex Differences and Correlates of Pain in Patients with Comorbid Obesity and Binge Eating Disorder. European Eating Disorders Review 2016, 24: 247-250. PMID: 26841114, PMCID: PMC4821688, DOI: 10.1002/erv.2432.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCorrelates of painMetabolic risk factorsRisk factorsHigh-density lipoprotein cholesterolObesity-related health risksBrief Pain InventoryPresence of painGreater pain severitySample of patientsSex differencesTreatment-seeking patientsComorbid obesityLipoprotein cholesterolPain severityPain InventoryComorbid painPain interferenceMore painPainMetabolic markersBinge frequencyAnalysis of covarianceComorbid bingeClinical implicationsPatients
2014
High‐frequency binge eating predicts weight gain among veterans receiving behavioral weight loss treatments
Masheb RM, Lutes LD, Kim HM, Holleman RG, Goodrich DE, Janney CA, Kirsh S, Richardson CR, Damschroder LJ. High‐frequency binge eating predicts weight gain among veterans receiving behavioral weight loss treatments. Obesity 2014, 23: 54-61. PMID: 25385705, DOI: 10.1002/oby.20931.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsWeight loss treatmentWaist circumferenceLoss treatmentBody weightObese samplePoorer weight loss outcomesBehavioral weight loss treatmentBehavioral weight loss programWeight gainWeight lossWeight loss outcomesOverweight/obesityWeight loss programPresence of bingeFrequency of bingeASPIRE studyLoss programWorse outcomesBinge groupEffectiveness trialLoss outcomesSecondary analysisBinge eatingBingeVeterans
2000
Teasing History, Onset of Obesity, Current Eating Disorder Psychopathology, Body Dissatisfaction, and Psychological Functioning in Binge Eating Disorder
Jackson T, Grilo C, Masheb R. Teasing History, Onset of Obesity, Current Eating Disorder Psychopathology, Body Dissatisfaction, and Psychological Functioning in Binge Eating Disorder. Obesity 2000, 8: 451-458. PMID: 11011912, DOI: 10.1038/oby.2000.56.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBinge Eating DisorderPsychological functioningBody dissatisfactionDisorder psychopathologyEating DisordersCurrent psychological functioningEating Disorder PsychopathologyTeasing historyWeight concernsDSM-IV criteriaRelated functioningPsychopathologyBinge frequencyFunctioningDissatisfactionOutcome variablesAge of onsetDisordersFemale adultsResearch methodsPrimary goalDepressionAdultsEarly onsetNon-obese womenBinge eating disorder: A need for additional diagnostic criteria
Masheb R, Grilo C. Binge eating disorder: A need for additional diagnostic criteria. Comprehensive Psychiatry 2000, 41: 159-162. PMID: 10834622, DOI: 10.1016/s0010-440x(00)90041-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBody mass indexBulimia nervosaEating Disorder Examination QuestionnaireDiagnostic criteriaHigher body mass indexDietary restraintBED groupFeatures of bingeHigh dietary restraintAdditional diagnostic criterionMass indexBN subjectsDisorder Examination QuestionnaireBinge frequencyDysfunctional attitudesBN groupExamination QuestionnaireDisordersAgeGroupAdult femalesBingeNervosa