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
Anorexia
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
Orthostatic Hypotension and Tachycardia in Adolescent Patients with Anorexia Nervosa: A Marker of Illness Severity
By Barbara Kessel, DO, University of Colorado Denver, Aurora, CO, and Philip S. Mehler, MD,… Read More
Reducing PRN Medications for AN Patients
Changing a long-time practice that may increase morbidity and polypharmacy. PRN (pro re nata, Latin… Read More
Highlighting the Stress on Parents Caring for AN Patients
Needed changes in parenting style during FBT-based treatment can create marital stress. In family-based treatment… Read More
Bone Loss Risk across the Anorexia Nervosa Spectrum
Higher current weight does not protect against a history of extreme food restriction. Bone density… Read More
What Prompts Change in Younger Anorexia Nervosa Patients?
Measuring reasons for change among teens was not easy. Two major roadblocks to change among… Read More