Anorexia Nervosa-Specific Changes to Brain Regions
Data for this study were sourced from previously published data from 395 girls or women combined with a replication sample of 248 girls or women specifically recruited for this study.
Anorexia Nervosa
New Anorexia Cases More Than Doubled During First COVID-19 Wave in Canada
Investigators examined the incidence and severity of newly diagnosed anorexia nervosa and atypical anorexia nervosa in Canada before and during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Substance Use Disorders Contribute to Excess Mortality in Eating Disorders
With research lacking on the contribution of different types of substance use disorders (SUDS) on mortality for those with eating disorders, researchers assessed the association of SUDS with mortality in anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and unspecified eating disorder compared with matched control subjects.
Poorly Developed Emotion Regulation Skills During Early Childhood Linked to Teen Anorexia
The researchers investigated how emotion regulation trajectories in children from 3 to 7 years of age were associated with symptoms of anorexia nervosa and atypical anorexia nervosa in adolescence.
Adults with Anorexia Nervosa Need Better Therapies
The researchers sought to compare stand-alone psychological interventions for adult outpatients with anorexia nervosa with a specific focus on body-mass index, eating disorder symptoms, and all-cause dropout rate.
Higher Calorie Refeeding Approach Superior for the Treatment of Anorexia-Associated Malnutrition
How does higher-calorie refeeding compare with the standard of care, lower-calorie refeeding, for malnourished patients with anorexia nervosa?
COVID-19 Especially Challenging for People with Eating Disorders
Participants in the United States and the Netherlands completed an online survey that evaluated the impact of COVID-19 on situational circumstances, eating disorder symptoms, eating disorder treatment, and general well-being.
Dehydroepiandrosterone Sulfate May Be a Reliable Biomarker of Recovery in Anorexia Nervosa
In women with anorexia nervosa, elevated levels of the sulfated form of dehydroepiandrosterone may predict weight gain and higher overall gains in fat mass.
Reduced Sensitivity to Hunger Observed Among Women With Remitted Anorexia Nervosa
Overall, reduced neural response to hunger and taste stimulation may underlie prolonged food avoidance and limited food intake in patients with anorexia nervosa.
Psychiatric Disorders in Childhood and Adolescence Impair Educational Achievement
Low educational achievement during childhood predicts a number of adverse outcomes in adulthood, including greater risk of low socioeconomic status, poor health, suicidal behavior, and premature death.
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