By Kathryn J. Zerbe, MD Coming to Terms with ‘Bad Objects’ Manifestations of the compulsion…
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How Common Is Binge Eating Disorder in the US?
Changing the definition increased the prevalence by nearly 30%. Binge-eating disorder (BED) was first described…
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Also in this Issue How Common Is BED in the US? Tracking Down Body Image…
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When Patients Resist Treatment
Clues to motivating patients who avoid or refuse treatment Just like Lord Byron’s fictional prisoner…
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Child Abuse and Development of EDs
The type of abuse had later effects on individual disorders. A history of trauma during…
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Help for Patients Who Just Can’t Recover
A Swedish study applies the case management approach for enduring eating disorders. Some patients with…
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The Effect of Weight Gain/Restoration on Bone Mineral Density in Anorexia Nervosa
Diminished bone density is a common complication that needs much more thorough investigation. Diminished bone…
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Tracking Down Body Image Distortions
Two studies examine how individual perceptions can be altered. Body perception problems are among the…
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BOOK REVIEW: “Pursuing Perfection: Eating Disorders, Body Myths, and Women at Midlife and Beyond”
(By Margo Maine, PhD and Joe Kelly. Available in hardcover, E-book, and paperback. Routledge, New…
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UPDATE: Shedding New Light on Eating Disorders at Midlife
Shedding New Light on Eating Disorders at Midlife Even the researchers were surprised when their…
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Adult Picky Eaters Have Things in Common with Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder Patients
An online survey clarifies some differences and similarities. “Picky eaters” come in all sizes, ages,…
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Q&A: Season of Birth and Risk for Anorexia Nervosa
Season of Birth and Risk for Anorexia Nervosa Q. Over the years there have been…
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