Prevalence and Correlates of Self-Reported ADHD Symptoms in Bariatric Patients: Focus on Mood and Anxiety Comorbidity, Disordered Eating, and Temperamental Traits - Takeaways - MDSpire

Prevalence and Correlates of Self-Reported ADHD Symptoms in Bariatric Patients: Focus on Mood and Anxiety Comorbidity, Disordered Eating, and Temperamental Traits

  • By

  • Giulio Emilio Brancati

  • Viarda Cosentino

  • Margherita Barbuti

  • Francesco Weiss

  • Alba Calderone

  • Paola Fierabracci

  • Guido Salvetti

  • Ferruccio Santini

  • Giulio Perugi

  • July 25, 2024

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    ADHD prevalence is higher in bariatric patients, with over one-fourth diagnosed with predominantly inattentive ADHD.

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    ADHD and obesity share genetic and neurobiological mechanisms, particularly involving the dopaminergic system and brain reward pathways.

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    ADHD symptoms can complicate weight loss efforts, leading to lower adherence to follow-up visits after bariatric surgery.

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    Impulsivity, a core symptom of ADHD, contributes to disordered eating behaviors and may negatively impact bariatric surgery outcomes.

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    This study is the first to explore the relationship between ADHD symptoms and temperamental traits in patients with obesity.

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Prevalence and Correlates of Self-Reported ADHD Symptoms in Bariatric Patients: Focus on Mood and Anxiety Comorbidity, Disordered Eating, and Temperamental Traits

  • by Giulio Emilio Brancati, Viarda Cosentino, Margherita Barbuti, Francesco Weiss, Alba Calderone, Paola Fierabracci, Guido Salvetti, Ferruccio Santini, Giulio Perugi

  • July 25, 2024

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