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Adult ADHD and comorbid disorders: clinical implications of a dimensional approach

Adult ADHD and comorbid disorders: clinical implications of a dimensional approach

Martin A. Katzman, Timothy S. Bilkey, Pratap R. Chokka, Angelo Fallu and Larry J Klassen BMC PsychiatryBMC series – open, inclusive and trusted201717:302 https://doi.org/10.1186/s12888-017-1463-3 ©  The Author(s). 2017 Received: 23 November 2016 Accepted: 11 August 2017 Published: 22 August 2017 Open Peer Review reports Abstract Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in the adult population is frequently associated with comorbid psychiatric diseases that complicate its recognition, diagnosis and management. The prevalence of ADHD in the general adult population is 2.5% and it is associated with substantial personal and individual burden. The most frequent comorbid psychopathologies include mood and anxiety…

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Psychiatric Comorbidity and Eating Disorder Inventory (EDI) Profiles in Eating Disorder Patients

Psychiatric Comorbidity and Eating Disorder Inventory (EDI) Profiles in Eating Disorder Patients

      Original Research   Gabriella Milos, MD1, Anja Spindler, PhD2, Ulrich Schnyder, MD3 Objective: This study examines potential overlaps between psychiatric comorbidity (Axis I and II) and scores on the subscales of the Eating Disorder Inventory (EDI) in women with eating disorders (EDs). Method: In a sample of 248 women (72 with anorexia nervosa, 140 with bulimia nervosa, and 36 with eating disorders not otherwise specified), we determined psychiatric comorbidity using the Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-IV. Behavioural…

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