International Journal of Eating Disorders

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Transcranial direct current stimulation beneficial in BED

(HealthDay)—Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) is beneficial in binge-eating disorder (BED), with decreased cravings for sweets, savory proteins, and all foods, according to a study published online May 9 in ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Online program helps adolescents with anorexia nervosa

Flinders University Senior Lecturer in Psychology and Clinical Psychologist Dr. Ryan Balzan has overseen trials that demonstrate that metacognitive training for eating disorders (MCT-ED) can be a feasible adjunct intervention ...

Overweight & Obesity

Binge eating linked to comorbidities in obese adults

(HealthDay)—For obese adults, binge eating disorder (BED) may be associated with specific medical comorbidities, according to a study published online March 16 in the International Journal of Eating Disorders.

Psychology & Psychiatry

Transcranial magnetic stimulation aids PTSD in eating disorders

(HealthDay)—Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) of the dorsomedial prefrontal cortex (DMPFC) seems to be beneficial for treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in patients with eating disorders, ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Compulsive exercise test valid for adults with anorexia

(HealthDay)—The Compulsive Exercise Test (CET) is a valid and reliable self-report measure of compulsive exercise for adults with anorexia nervosa (AN), according to a study published online Oct. 3 in the International ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate has early benefit in binge eating

(HealthDay)—Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate (LDX) is associated with early improvement in efficacy measures in adults with binge-eating disorder (BED), according to research published in the August issue of the International ...

Psychology & Psychiatry

Low oxytocin tied to impaired social-emotional function

(HealthDay)—Low oxytocin levels are related to a lack of emotional awareness in women with a history of anorexia nervosa (AN), according to a study published recently in the International Journal of Eating Disorders.

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