Tag: Anorexia
New Research Points Towards Potential Treatment for Anorexia
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
THURSDAY, July 11, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Anorexia nervosa could be caused by lack of a specific brain chemical, reports...
Anorexia Tied to Quadrupled Risk of Early Death in Both Men, Women
Risk even higher with psychiatric comorbidity, particularly when diagnosed at young age
Anorexia Associated With Being an Early Riser
Findings seen in both a genetic association study and among biobank participants
ADHD Is Independent Risk Factor for Psychiatric Disorders
Independent association seen for genetic liability to ADHD with risk for anorexia nervosa; bidirectional link noted to major depressive disorder
Endogenous Ghrelin Tied to Weight Gain in Patients With Anorexia
Findings for girls aged 10 to 22 with anorexia nervosa versus healthy controls
Higher-Calorie Refeeding Beneficial in Anorexia Nervosa
Medical stability restored significantly earlier; no increase seen in electrolyte abnormalities, adverse events
Growth Retardation Found for Adolescents With Anorexia Nervosa
Adult height significantly shorter compared with midparental target height
Few Anorexia Nervosa Patients Make Complete Recovery
Caregivers ID seven domains of recovery; physical recovery occurs before social, emotional recovery
Serious Eating Disorder Possible Even at Normal Body Weight
Markers of malnutrition and psychological problems common with atypical anorexia nervosa
Majority of Teens With Eating Disorders Recover
Teens with slightly older age at anorexia onset have better chance of full recovery
