Involuntary Hospitalization for Anorexia Nervosa
By Mary K. Stein, Managing Editor One of the most daunting aspects of anorexia nervosa… Read More
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Can Fracture Risk in AN Be Reduced with Adrenal Hormones?
Patient age plays an important role. Establishing and maintaining healthy bones is an important topic… Read More
More Genetic Evidence Found in Anorexia Nervosa
Recent large studies point to 8 regions in the genome. As previously described in Eating… Read More
Another Brain Change Noted in Anorexia Nervosa Patients
With weight recovery, plasma neurofilament light chain levels fell. A number of structural brain changes… Read More
Predicting the Return of Menses in Anorexia Nervosa Patients
A relatively simple and widely available test aids the diagnosis. Despite the fact that the… Read More
Anorexia Nervosa 30 Years after the Diagnosis
Some unexpected results occurred. In 1985, a long-term study of Swedish adolescents was begun in… Read More
Taking Another Look at Pharmacotherapy for Anorexia Nervosa
A multi-site study showed promising results. Nutritional rehabilitation and psychotherapy are the mainstays of anorexia… Read More
Long-term Effects of Anorexia Nervosa on Bone Health
Changes were traced after 5 and 10 years of recovery. Interference with bone development and… Read More
Total Body Fat Percentage and Return of Menses in Anorexia Nervosa
A simple test was helpful for defining balanced return of menses. Return of menses is… Read More
Finding a Better Definition for Severe and Enduring Anorexia Nervosa
Many patient variables make the definition challenging. As the 11thedition of the International Classification of… Read More
When People with Anorexia Injure Themselves
Difficulty regulating emotions is a common component of an eating disorder, and self-injury may act… Read More
Small Feedings and Current Nutrition Practices in Anorexia Nervosa
by Meghan Foley, RD, Carrie Schimmelpfennig, RD, MS, and Philip S. Mehler, MD, FACP, FAED,… Read More