Sökning: "craving"
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1. From Food Preference to Craving : Behavioural Traits and Molecular Mechanisms
Sammanfattning : Preference for palatable and energy-dense foods may be a risk factor for body weight gain and has both genetic and environmental components. Once obesity develops in an individual, weight loss is difficult to achieve. LÄS MER
2. Thylakoid membranes from green plants affect appetite and promote body weight loss
Sammanfattning : The incidence of overweight and obesity has reached alarming proportions. Today, overweight, obesity and the metabolic diseases cause more death than starvation. To counteract an increasing body weight gain, regulation of appetite and a controlled food intake is of greatest importance. LÄS MER
3. Studies of acamprosate for the treatment of alcohol dependence
Sammanfattning : Alcohol dependence is a widespread psychiatric disorder with a prevalence of 4-6% in the adult population in western countries. Acamprosate (Calcium acetyl homotaurinate) is approved in many countries as a medication for the treatment of alcohol dependence. LÄS MER
4. Cognitive deficits in alcohol use disorder : etiology and treatment
Sammanfattning : Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a psychiatric disorder characterized by a loss of control over drinking, tolerance, withdrawal and negative psychological, physical and social consequences due to excessive alcohol consumption. Even though not explicitly stated in the diagnostic criteria, it is well known that patients with AUD also exhibit impaired cognitive function, e. LÄS MER
5. The monoamine stabilizer (-)-OSU6162 : a potential novel treatment for alcohol use disorders
Sammanfattning : Alcohol use disorder (AUD) represent a major health problem worldwide. Despite the severe consequences of AUD, only four medications are approved in Sweden for this disease. In addition, the prescription rates are low, partly due to varying clinical efficacy of these medications. Consequently, new, more effective pharmacotherapies are needed. LÄS MER