Olanzapine Shows Modest Benefit for Weight Gain in Anorexia Nervosa
Investigators sought to determine whether olanzapine promotes weight gain and improves psychological symptoms in patients with anorexia nervosa.
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Case: Metformin Abuse for Weight Loss Purposes in a Nondiabetic Patient
A recently published report describes the case of a 50-year-old female patient who abused metformin for its weight loss properties, highlighting the importance of clinician awareness of medication abuse and increased patient access to medications via the internet.
Adolescent Thinness Expectations Mediate Risk for Extreme Weight Control Behaviors
Investigators examine extreme weight control behaviors in both adolescent boys and girls.
Food Insecurity Increases Risk for Binge Eating Disorder and Obesity
Investigators observed a link between food insecurity — difficulty affording enough food to support regular, balanced meals — and increased probability of binge-eating disorder and obesity, according to study results.
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.
The Intersection of Eating and Alcohol Disorders: Detecting and Managing “Drunkorexia”
Drunkorexia is a term referring to limiting food intake prior to alcohol consumption, which may lead to eating disorders in college students.
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.
CDC: Half of US Adults Tried to Lose Weight From 2013 to 2016
Exercising and eating less were the top weight loss methods, and more women than men attempted weight loss.
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.
Food Addiction Phenotype in Obesity Associated With Higher Risk for Mood, Anxiety Disorders
The researchers noted that these findings highlight the complexity of obesity as a disease that shares a common etiology with some psychiatric and addictive disorders.
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