Eating Disorder Prevalence in Children Age 9 to 10 Shows No Sex-Based Differences
No significant sex differences were found in the prevalence of eating disorders in children age 9 to 10.
Anorexia Nervosa
Prediction Error and Altered Dopamine Function May Play Key Role in Anorexia Nervosa
The altered brain reward response seen in adolescents with anorexia in this study may indicate alterations in dopamine function, which may play a key role in anorexia’s pathophysiology.
Effects of the 2 Types of Anorexia Nervosa on Bone Metabolism
Investigators sought to determine whether both restrictive and purging types of anorexia nervosa effect bone metabolism.
Fracture Type Varies for Women With Anorexia and Oligo-Amenorrheic Athletes
Women with anorexia nervosa and oligo-amenorrheic athletes have been reported to have low bone mineral density and an increased fracture risk.
Unfavorable Outcomes Common in Childhood Anorexia Nervosa
Adolescents who develop anorexia nervosa before the age of 14 have a higher risk of unfavorable outcomes.
Ghrelin Agonist Decreased Gastric Emptying Time in Women With Anorexia
As there are no currently approved medical therapies for the treatment of anorexia, further study is necessary to determine the long-term efficacy and safety of a ghrelin agonist.
Females With Anorexia Nervosa Have Lower Gut Microbial Diversity
Females who suffer from anorexia nervosahave lower gut microbial diversity.
Family-Based Treatment for Anorexia Requires Expertise, Family Buy-In
Depersonalizing may help a lot of struggling parents understand the severity of an eating disorder.
Continuing Research, Emerging Treatments Hold Promise for Treating Anorexia Nervosa
In the past, clinicians believed anorexia arose from control battles with parents and that the individual had to develop insight and motivation to recover.
Telehealth Feasible, Effective for Family-Based Anorexia Treatment
For adolescents with anorexia nervosa, telehealth-enabled FBT is effective.
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