Tag: Anorexia
Majority of Teens With Eating Disorders Recover
Teens with slightly older age at anorexia onset have better chance of full recovery
Poor Outcomes Common With Childhood Anorexia Nervosa
High rates of chronicity and psychiatric comorbidity also seen
Low Oxytocin Tied to Impaired Social-Emotional Function
Findings among women with a history of eating disorders
Lower Microbial Diversity in the Gut in Anorexia Nervosa
Alpha diversity lower in anorexia nervosa, obese participants versus other groups; highest for athletes
Mean Serum Allopregnanolone Low Across Weight Extremes
Also tied to increased depression and anxiety severity, independent of body mass index
Telehealth Feasible for Family-Based Anorexia Treatment
Telehealth intervention both feasible and delivers better clinical outcomes
Lasting Negative Consequences for Anorexia Nervosa
Lower BMI, higher age at admission predict negative course of illness; motherhood tied to better outcomes
Bidirectional Link for Anorexia Nervosa, Celiac Disease
Increased risk of later AN after CD diagnosis and link for previous AN diagnosis with CD in women
Deep Brain Stimulation Beneficial in Anorexia Nervosa
Significant improvements in affective symptoms and body mass index for treatment-refractory anorexia
Two-Thirds With Anorexia, Bulimia Recover in Long-Term
Early recovery linked to increased risk of long-term recovery in anorexia nervosa but not bulimia nervosa