Diet-Treated Chronic Illness May Increase Risk for Disordered Eating
Interventions for diet-treated chronic illnesses may increase the risk for eating disorders.
Eating Disorders
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.
Neuroactive Steroids May Be Therapeutic Targets for Depression and Anxiety
Women at both ends of the weight spectrum have low serum allopregnanolone which can be linked to severe depression and anxiety.
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.
Leptin Mediates Correlation Between Bulimia and Weight Suppression
The correlation between weight suppression and duration of bulimia nervosa is mediated by leptin.
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.
Military-Related Trauma Associated With Eating Disorders
In male veterans, eating disorder symptoms are associated with military-related trauma.
Telehealth Feasible, Effective for Family-Based Anorexia Treatment
For adolescents with anorexia nervosa, telehealth-enabled FBT is effective.
Lisdexamfetamine Reduces Relapse in People With Binge-Eating Disorder
Binge-eating disorder relapse risk with lisdexamfetamine was markedly lower than with placebo.
