Primary care physicians may be one key to early detection of disordered eating. Reprinted from Eating Disorders Review November/December 2010 Volume 21, Number 6 ©2010 Gürze Books Excessive concerns about weight and…
Self-Help for Recurrent Binge Eating
One program led to greater abstinence. Reprinted from Eating Disorders Review November/December 2010 Volume 21, Number 6 ©2010 Gürze Books Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) has been shown to be effective for treating…
Does an Eating Disorder Affect Decision-Making?
In one study, metabolic state was closely tied to decision-making ability. Reprinted from Eating Disorders Review November/December 2010 Volume 21, Number 6 ©2010 Gürze Books While the capacity for decision-making has been…
British Team Promotes ‘Enhanced’ CBT
Realistic expectations and early identification of relapses may be more effective for all eating disorders. Reprinted from Eating Disorders Review November/December 2010 Volume 21, Number 6 ©2010 Gürze Books Cognitive behavioral therapy,…
Eating Disorders Professionals Are Challenged by Activists on Public Health Issues
Highlights of the International Conference in Salzburg By Mary K. Stein, Managing Editor Reprinted from Eating Disorders Review September/October 2010 Volume 21, Number 5 ©2010 Gürze Books At the International Conference on…
Benefits of Adjustable Gastric Banding May Fade with Time
Reprinted from Eating Disorders Review September/October 2010 Volume 21, Number 5 ©2010 Gürze Books Adjustable gastric banding for obesity achieves only modest weight loss and even that benefit deteriorates over time, according…
Q & A: Borderline Personality Disorder
Reprinted from Eating Disorders Review September/October 2010 Volume 21, Number 5 ©2010 Gürze Books Q: I’m treating a patient with bulimia nervosa who also appears to have borderline personality disorder. I’m having…
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy for Body Image Dissatisfaction
A Practitioner’s Guide to Using Mindfulness, Acceptance & Values-Based Behavior Change Strategies. Reprinted from Eating Disorders Review September/October 2010 Volume 21, Number 5 ©2010 Gürze Books Acceptance & Commitment Therapy for Body…
How Do Eating-Disordered Patients View Pregnancy?
In a small study, most reacted positively. Reprinted from Eating Disorders Review September/October 2010 Volume 21, Number 5 ©2010 Gürze Books Since eating-disordered patients often show some ambivalence toward pregnancy, two clinicians…
Perceived Discrimination and Binge Eating
Another risk factor is highlighted. Reprinted from Eating Disorders Review September/October 2010 Volume 21, Number 5 ©2010 Gürze Books As reported during the International Conference in Salzburg, perceived stress and interpersonal discrimination…
Effects of Anorexia Nervosa on Final Height Among Hospitalized Teens
Most males and females did not catch up to normal levels after treatment. Reprinted from Eating Disorders Review September/October 2010 Volume 21, Number 5 ©2010 Gürze Books Daniel Stein, MD, and a…
Uncovering Links between AN and BN
A moderate overlap of genetic and environmental factors was noted. Reprinted from Eating Disorders Review September/October 2010 Volume 21, Number 5 ©2010 Gürze Books Although anorexia nervosa (AN) and bulimia nervosa (BN)…