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A psycho-genetic study of associations between the symptoms of binge eating disorder and those of attention deficit (hyperactivity) disorder.
Journal of psychiatric research - 1 Apr 2009
Davis Caroline, Patte Karen, Levitan Robert D, Carter Jacqueline, Kaplan Allan S, Zai Clement, Reid Caroline, Curtis Claire, Kennedy James L
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OBJECTIVE: Some recent studies have reported intriguingly strong correlations between ADHD and obesity. This study examined whether ADHD symptoms were more pronounced in adults with symptoms of binge eating disorder (BE) than in their non-binging obese counterparts, and whether the links were stronger with inattentive vs impulsive/hyperactive symptoms. We also assessed the role of the dopamine D3 receptor in ADHD...
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