Tag: Eating / Appetite Disorders
Binge-Eating Disorders May Be Linked to Suicidality
Patients with BED and comorbid disorders may be at particularly high risk for suicidal outcomes
AAP Urges Awareness of Female Athlete Triad
Conditions include amenorrhea, osteoporosis, and disordered eating
PMS, PMDD Linked to Increased Odds of Bulimia Nervosa
No link for premenstrual syndrome, premenstrual dysphoric disorder and binge-eating disorder
Several Treatments Efficacious for Binge-Eating Disorder
CBT, lisdexamfetamine, second-generation antidepressants, and topiramate deemed effective
Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation Beneficial in BED
Beneficial effects in adults with binge-eating disorder, especially among males
More Risky Drinking Behaviors for Women With Eating Disorders
Higher scores in scales measuring alcohol dependence, alcohol-related problems, intoxication
Excessive Mortality Observed in Anorexia Nervosa
Patients with anorexia nervosa mainly died from natural causes related to their eating disorder
Bulimia Nervosa Tied to Increased Risk of Type 2 Diabetes
Increased risk in patients versus controls; higher lifetime prevalence for patients, especially males
Mindfulness Shows Promise in Eating Disorder Prevention
With expert facilitation, mindfulness linked to reduction in weight and shape concerns
Binge Eating Disorder Creates Significant Health Care Burden
Costs are significantly higher for BED patients than for matched patients without eating disorder
