2022
Sex differences in stress-induced alcohol intake: a review of preclinical studies focused on amygdala and inflammatory pathways
Mineur YS, Garcia-Rivas V, Thomas MA, Soares AR, McKee SA, Picciotto MR. Sex differences in stress-induced alcohol intake: a review of preclinical studies focused on amygdala and inflammatory pathways. Psychopharmacology 2022, 239: 2041-2061. PMID: 35359158, PMCID: PMC9704113, DOI: 10.1007/s00213-022-06120-w.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsConceptsAlcohol intakeInflammatory pathwaysAlcohol drinkingStress-induced alcohol drinkingSex differencesSex-dependent effectsStress-induced alcoholEffects of stressPreclinical behavioral modelsAlcohol-dependent behaviorsMicroglial activationClinical studiesPreclinical studiesInflammatory signalingNeuronal functionAlcohol seekingIntakeFuture studiesDrinkingDifferencesAmygdalaPathwayStudyWomen
2013
Sex differences in biopsychosocial correlates of binge eating disorder: a study of treatment-seeking obese adults in primary care setting
Udo T, McKee SA, White MA, Masheb RM, Barnes RD, Grilo CM. Sex differences in biopsychosocial correlates of binge eating disorder: a study of treatment-seeking obese adults in primary care setting. General Hospital Psychiatry 2013, 35: 587-591. PMID: 23969142, PMCID: PMC3845204, DOI: 10.1016/j.genhosppsych.2013.07.010.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPrimary care settingBiopsychosocial correlatesTreatment-seeking obese patientsPsychosocial factorsSex differencesCare settingsObese menObese adultsClinical studiesFrequent strenuous exercisePsychological impairmentDisorder featuresOnset of overweightCommunity-based studySignificant sex differencesDevelopmental historyTreatment studiesObese patientsBlood pressureMetabolic syndromeBingePrimary careStrenuous exerciseActive screeningGlucose levels
2011
Effects of pregabalin on smoking behavior, withdrawal symptoms, and cognitive performance in smokers
Herman AI, Waters AJ, McKee SA, Sofuoglu M. Effects of pregabalin on smoking behavior, withdrawal symptoms, and cognitive performance in smokers. Psychopharmacology 2011, 220: 611-617. PMID: 21947318, PMCID: PMC3654651, DOI: 10.1007/s00213-011-2507-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPregabalin treatmentSmoking behaviorWithdrawal symptomsTreatment periodAd lib smoking behaviorCognitive performanceEffect of pregabalinTobacco withdrawal symptomsDays of treatmentPregabalin effectCrossover studyWashout periodNicotine withdrawalGABA neurotransmissionNicotine rewardSmoking periodTobacco withdrawalAbstinent smokersBrain glutamateClinical studiesNicotine addictionSmokersPregabalinConclusionsThese findingsGABA analogues
2007
Confirmatory Factor Analysis of the Minnesota Nicotine Withdrawal Scale
Toll BA, O’Malley S, McKee SA, Salovey P, Krishnan-Sarin S. Confirmatory Factor Analysis of the Minnesota Nicotine Withdrawal Scale. Psychology Of Addictive Behaviors 2007, 21: 216-225. PMID: 17563141, PMCID: PMC2527730, DOI: 10.1037/0893-164x.21.2.216.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMinnesota Nicotine Withdrawal ScaleWithdrawal ScaleTotal scorePoorer smoking outcomesClinical studiesClinical research samplesSmoking outcomesChange scoresStudy sampleConfirmatory factor analysisGood internal consistency estimatesScoresFactor analysisFuture investigatorsSmokersSyndromeSymptomsFactor scores