EDNOS: A Diminished Diagnosis in DSM-V?

Reprinted from Eating Disorders Review January/February 2012 Volume 23, Number 1 ©2012 Gürze Books A team of eating disorders professionals from Portugal designed a test to assess the impact of proposed changes…

Q & A: Pericardial Effusion

Reprinted from Eating Disorders Review January/February 2012 Volume 23, Number 1 ©2012 Gürze Books Q. An adolescent patient of mine was recently hospitalized on a pediatric service for medical stabilization and was…

How Eating Disorders Affect Fertility and Pregnancy

Some women may need additional psychological support, particularly early on. Reprinted from Eating Disorders Review January/February 2012 Volume 23, Number 1 ©2012 Gürze Books Eating disorders often disrupt menstrual cycles, but little…

Dental Fear and Anxiety

Eating disorders increase anxiety levels. Reprinted from Eating Disorders Review January/February 2012 Volume 23, Number 1 ©2012 Gürze Books Few people look forward to a visit to the dentist’s office, but patients…

Exercise Intervention for Women with AN

One key is emphasizing healthy exercise programs. Reprinted from Eating Disorders Review January/February 2012 Volume 23, Number 1 ©2012 Gürze Books For from 40% to 80% of women with AN, excessive exercise…