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African-American Women and Eating Disorders: Depression, and the Strong Black Woman Archetype
By Carolyn Coker Ross, MD, MPH, CEDS While eating disorders have long been considered a… Read More
Eating Disorders
More Genetic Evidence Found in Anorexia Nervosa
Recent large studies point to 8 regions in the genome. As previously described in Eating… Read More
Another Brain Change Noted in Anorexia Nervosa Patients
With weight recovery, plasma neurofilament light chain levels fell. A number of structural brain changes… Read More
Linking Emotion and Impulsivity with Binge Eating
Two studies probe reasons for persisting episodes. Binge-eating disorder (BED) is now the most common… Read More
Men with Eating Disorders: Data Are Scarce
Authors call for a new evaluation of diagnostic criteria among men. For a long time,… Read More
Improving Gastroenterologists’ Awareness of Eating Disorders
Red flags include progressive food restriction and fear of food. In a recent interview, gastroenterologist… Read More
Predicting the Return of Menses in Anorexia Nervosa Patients
A relatively simple and widely available test aids the diagnosis. Despite the fact that the… Read More
Managing Low Bone Mineral Density in Adolescents with Eating Disorders: A Review of Pathophysiology, Diagnostic Modalities, and Treatment
Erin Knopf, MD and Philip S. Mehler, MD Eating Recovery Center, Denver, Colorado Medical complications… Read More
Anorexia Nervosa 30 Years after the Diagnosis
Some unexpected results occurred. In 1985, a long-term study of Swedish adolescents was begun in… Read More
Early Results of an Online Screening for Eating Disorders
The National Eating Disorders Association online program reveals a treatment gap. Two years ago, a… Read More
Is There a Role for Mindfulness in Treating Eating Disorders?
Three studies seek to clarify support for the benefits of mindfulness. Two recent studies and… Read More
Taking Another Look at Pharmacotherapy for Anorexia Nervosa
A multi-site study showed promising results. Nutritional rehabilitation and psychotherapy are the mainstays of anorexia… Read More