Examining Body Image Constructs in Adults With Eating, Weight Disorders
Investigators examined different body image constructs and clinical measures in individuals with eating and/or weight disorders.
Bulimia Nervosa
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.
Abuse of Antidepressant for Weight Loss Leads to Seizures in Patient With Bulimia Nervosa
The patient obtained prescriptions for bupropion XR from psychiatrists and primary care physicians who were not aware of her past medical history.
Weight Suppression as Predictor of Bulimic Syndromes
A study suggested that weight suppression explains a significant amount of variance in bulimic syndrome impairment.
Women in Mid-Life Have Higher Prevalence of Eating Disorders Than Expected
Eating disorders are not confined to adolescence and early adulthood.
Evidence Against Palliative Care in Long-term Eating Disorders
Continued symptom improvement and meaningful recovery are possible in anorexia nervosa beyond the first decade of follow-up.
New Surgical Weight Loss Device Alarms Eating Disorders Experts
FDA approval was based on a single clinical trial involving 111 patients, which was funded by the device manufacturer.
Women With Eating Disorders Exhibit Riskier Drinking Behaviors
Those with eating disorders had higher scores in scales measuring alcohol dependence, alcohol-related problems, and intoxication.
Psychiatric Disorders Common Among Bariatric Surgery Patients
Mental health conditions, like binge eating disorder and depression, are common among patients undergoing bariatric surgery.
Being Bullied Increases Risk for Eating Disorders
Those who were bullied were almost twice as likely to have symptoms of bulimia compared to those who weren’t bullied.
