Articles - Eating Disorders Review Journal

A novel use of wearable technology and artificial intelligence to advance treatment in Anorexia Nervosa

---- Leer en español ---- Abstract The potential of “e-health” interventions in Anorexia Nervosa has been recognized over the past two decades, with a growing roster of apps, online resources and wearable…

Genetics of Anorexia Nervosa and the (Careful) Road Toward Personalized Therapies

---- Leer en español ---- Based on: Xu, J., Igudesman, D., Huckins, L. M., & Bulik, C. M. (2025). Genetics of Anorexia Nervosa: Translation to Future Personalized Therapies. Psychiatric Clinics of North…

Update: The Toll of Ultra-Processed Foods

---- Leer en español ---- A brain imaging study involving 30,000 persons has uncovered striking connections between eating ultra-processed foods and measurable changes in brain structure. These changes may be tied to…

Sleep and Binge Eating Disorder Among Younger Patients

---- Leer en español ---- ● Few studies exist looking at sleep disturbances and the development of BED or binge-eating behaviors among young adolescents. ● Sleep disturbances among young adolescents were associated…

Is Guided Internet CBT for Bulimia Nervosa Effective?

---- Leer en español ---- ●This ICBT program was acceptable, tolerable and effective for participants with bulimia nervosa. The number of binge episodes fell with a combination of CBT and use of…

Restoring Weight and IQ in Young AN Patients

---- Leer en español ---- ●Significant losses in brain development occur in young AN patients, particularly in the prefrontal cortex, an area that controls executive function. ●Early comprehensive treatment with weight restoration…

Using the Internet to Educate Eating Disorders Patients

---- Leer en español ---- ● In young adults, addictive eating behaviors often cluster with other CVD risk behaviors, including poor diet, lack of physical activity, and poor sleep quality. ● A…

Q & A: Examining AN Habits

---- Leer en español ---- Q. My patients with anorexia continue to repeat harmful habits even after multiple and seemingly successful sessions. Has anyone determined why harmful and ingrained habits like restricting…

From Across the Desk

En Español Happy 2026, the Chinese Year of the Horse! This issue has a number of new features and new staff members as well. First, we have a new Editor-in-Chief, Dr. Anne…

From Across the Desk

En Español So many great educators, mentors, personal friends, and pioneers in eating disorders left us in 2024 and 2025, including Dr. Joel Yager, founder and longtime Medical Editor of Eating Disorders…

The Chronopathogram: A New Tool for Early Intervention

---- Leer en español ---- A new method can overcome barriers to intervention and care. By early adulthood, approximately 8.4% of women and 2.2% of men will have eating disorders during their…

Q & A: Managing Constipation in Eating Disorders

---- Leer en español ---- Q. One of my patients has continuing bouts of constipation. What is the consensus on the best approach for constipation in patients with AN and BN? (J.N.,…