Articles - Eating Disorders Review

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Balancing Motherhood and An Eating Disorder

En español Some strengths emerged in a British study. Mothers with eating disorders and newborns face a number of challenges and dilemmas. A small study provides some helpful steps healthcare professionals can…

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Guided Self-Help for Adolescents with Eating Disorders

En español A small pilot study yielded positive results Barriers to care for eating disorders among young people include distance, cost, and events like the recent COVID-19 epidemic. A survey in Great…

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Improving Confidence in Diagnosing Atypical AN

En español A study calls for more specific diagnostic criteria. What is “significant weight loss” according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders-5 (DSM-5)? A recent study led by psychologist…

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Later Effects of Menopause on Eating Disorders

En español Q. A patient who had bulimia nervosa in her teens has returned at age 45 for help. She has increased body dissatisfaction and the return of binge-eating episodes. Does this…

From Across the Desk

En Español A Full Life Of Honors, Writing, and Patient Care We were saddened when Dr. Joel Yager, founder and former Editor-in-Chief of Eating Disorders Review, passed away shortly before Christmas. Joel…

Update: Eating Disorders Coalition (EDC) Congressional annual scorecard

En español The Eating Disorders Coalition (EDC) recently published their annual scorecard for members of Congress who have championed eating disorders initiatives on Capitol Hill. This scorecard reflects how each US Senator…

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Digital Interventions for Mild-to-Moderate Eating Disorders

En español A special aid for those with barriers to treatment Highlights The digital revolution helps those who have difficulty accessing treatment. Customization for individual preferences can significantly improve the use…

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The Effect of Stress on Bingeing and Purging

En español Habitual stress may help maintain disordered eating. Interpersonal stress has a direct effect on binge eating and purging. According to a recent study, interpersonal stress is more likely to lead…

Adolescents with Binge-Eating Disorder

En español The effects of helping adolescents improve planning skills. Loss of control (LOC) eating is associated with adverse physical and psychosocial health consequences, including excess weight, eating-related and general psychopathology, impaired…

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Gender and Identification of Eating Disorders

En español A study looked at the role gender might play. It’s a continuing and concerning question: Why are only 20% to 25% of persons with eating disorders diagnosed and/or seek treatment?…

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High-Calorie Refeeding in Adolescents with AN

En español Q. We have been hearing about the benefits of using higher-than-normal calorie loads to refeed young AN patients who are hospitalized. Doesn’t this increase the chances of causing the refeeding…