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1. Understanding Nocturnal Sleep Related Eating Disorder June 03, 2011 Such rampant comorbidity raises the question whether eating disorders are not actually behavioral manifestations of underlying personality disorders.Eating disorder which includes anorexia, bulimia and compulsive overeating are some of the serious forms of mental illness. Living a life with this illness imparts a feeling of insecurity, shame, anxiety. Mostly, the individual is left to struggle alone because of the complicated combination of physical and mental symptoms, but with proper medication, this illness can be cured. People with eating disorder feel that they are overweight and continue... (read more) Author: Samuel Holland

2. Eating Disorders and Personality Disorders June 02, 2011 Such rampant comorbidity raises the question whether eating disorders are not actually behavioral manifestations of underlying personality disorders.An Eating disorder is the result of irregular and improper diet intake, stress filled lifestyle and the over ambition to reach size zero. Emotional bearing is also one of the reasons. It is a common disorder experienced by a sizable percentage of the population. Weight gain due to junk food habit because of less home cooking and the associated fear of being over weight are the root cause of eating disorder. More than two million people in USA are ... (read more) Author: Samuel Holland

3. Personality Disorder and Comorbidity - The Adolescent Brain on Drugs June 30, 2010 Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is characterized by a consistent pattern of volatile emotionality, unstable relationships, impulsive and self-damaging behaviors (i.e. binge eating, sexual promiscuity, drug abuse), and repeated suicidal gestures. Psychologists who specialize in treating BPD have successfully worked with many individuals diagnosed with BPD, assisting them in building awareness regarding their emotions and decreasing harmful behaviors. However, research suggests that individuals with BPD are at an increased risk for having additional, coexisting psychiatric conditions. ... (read more) Author: Keith Valone

4. BARIATRIC SURGERY TENNESSEE: BMI VITAL TOOL IN ASSESSING PATIENTS FOR WEIGHTS LOSS SURGERY January 11, 2010 bariatric surgeon is assessing a patient for weight loss surgery, whether it be gastric bypass surgery, lap band surgery or another bariatric procedure, we still rely on the body mass index (BMI) as the most basic tool in deciding a patient’s eligibility. Current protocols are that patients typically qualify for surgery if their BMI is 40 or higher. Patients are considered for weight loss surgery with a lower BMI if they have comorbidity. Which is to say if there is another concomitant condition the patient is suffering from that could be relieved from the surgery and subsequent weight loss, t... (read more) Author: Dr. George Woodman

5. BARIATRIC SURGERY TENNESSEE: BMI VITAL TOOL IN ASSESSING PATIENTS FOR WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY January 11, 2010 When a bariatric surgeon is assessing a patient for weight loss surgery, whether it be gastric bypass surgery, lap band surgery or another bariatric procedure, we still rely on the body mass index (BMI) as the most basic tool in deciding a patient’s eligibility. Current protocols are that patients typically qualify for surgery if their BMI is 40 or higher. Patients are considered for weight loss surgery with a lower BMI if they have comorbidity. Which is to say if there is another concomitant condition the patient is suffering from that could be relieved from the surgery and subsequent weight ... (read more) Author: Dr. George Woodman

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