Articles - Eating Disorders Review Journal

Review of Recent Developments in Eating Disorder Treatments

---- Leer en español ---- Allam and Attia recently published an article entitled “Recent Developments in Treatments for Eating Disorders” in Neurotherapeutics with a stated aim “ to comprehensively review both medication…

ARFID Plus: Clinical Practice and Recent Research

---- Leer en español ---- In clinical practice, symptomatology consistent with anorexia nervosa (AN), bulimia nervosa (BN) or body image distress and disturbance is often observed in individuals who meet criteria for…

Promoting Therapy-Seeking Behavior in Men with Binge-Spectrum Eating Disorders

---- Leer en español ---- In line with the growing awareness that eating disorders in men are underdiagnosed and undertreated, Sonnenblick et al recently published an article titled, “How to Promote Therapy-Seeking…

When “Healthy” Becomes a Hook: The Clinical Overlap and Complexity of OCD and Orthorexia

---- Leer en español ---- Anne Marie O’Melia, MD and Adee Levinstein, RD How to use this review This review is designed as a practical, formulation-forward resource for clinicians who want to…

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…