Publications by authors named "Pratiksha S Pawar"
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- A study analyzed characteristics of 762 individuals with bulimia nervosa or binge-eating disorder to understand differences between those who accessed treatment and those who did not.
- Results showed that untreated individuals were more likely to identify as male and from racial or ethnic minority backgrounds, while treated individuals had a more severe illness history and greater comorbid mental health symptoms.
- The findings highlight the need for tailored support for diverse groups with eating disorders, particularly for those who may not seek or receive treatment.
Although bivariate associations between attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and eating disorders in adolescent girls and boys have been previously identified, the mechanistic link underlying the symptom-level associations remains unclear. We evaluated shared genetic and environmental influences on ADHD symptoms and disordered eating in 819 female and 756 male twins from the Swedish TCHAD cohort using bivariate models. Common additive genetic and unique environmental effects accounted for majority of ADHD and disordered eating associations in a differential manner.
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- The study compares individuals with binge-eating disorder (BED) who also have a history of anorexia nervosa (AN) to those with only BED, highlighting differences in symptom severity and clinical history.* -
- Results show that those with BED and AN (BED AN+) experience earlier and more chronic eating disorder symptoms, higher prevalence of bulimia, and worse mental health, alongside lower body mass indexes (BMIs).* -
- The findings suggest that all BED patients should be assessed for mental health issues and gastrointestinal problems, as those with a history of AN face significantly greater challenges in managing their eating disorders.*
Recommendations to encourage participation of individuals from diverse backgrounds in psychiatric genetic studies.
Am J Med Genet B Neuropsychiatr Genet
July 2022
We present innovative research practices in psychiatric genetic studies to ensure representation of individuals from diverse ancestry, sex assigned at birth, gender identity, age, body shape and size, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Due to histories of inappropriate and harmful practices against marginalized groups in both psychiatry and genetics, people of certain identities may be hesitant to participate in research studies. Yet their participation is essential to ensure diverse representation, as it is incorrect to assume that the same genetic and environmental factors influence the risk for various psychiatric disorders across all demographic groups.
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