International Journal of Eating Disorders

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Body mass index, fat percentage predict menses resumption

(HealthDay)—For patients with a history of anorexia nervosa, both body mass index and fat percentage can predict resumption of the menstrual cycle, according to a study published online Aug. 29 in the International Journal ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Pudendal nerve entrapment can lead to eating disorder

(HealthDay)—Pudendal nerve entrapment (PNE) leading to avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) has been described in a case report published online Aug. 19 in the International Journal of Eating Disorders.

Psychology & Psychiatry

Binge-eating disorders may be linked to suicidality

(HealthDay)—Adults and adolescents with binge-eating disorder (BED) may have increased risk of suicidality, according to research published online July 20 in the International Journal of Eating Disorders.

Psychology & Psychiatry

PMS, PMDD linked to increased odds of bulimia nervosa

(HealthDay)—Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) are associated with increased odds of bulimia nervosa (BN), but not with binge-eating disorder (BED), according to a study published in ...

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

Elevated carcinoembryonic antigen described in anorexia

(HealthDay)—In a case report published online March 25 in the International Journal of Eating Disorders, elevated serum carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) levels are observed in a male patient with anorexia nervosa (AN).

Psychology & Psychiatry

Excessive mortality observed in anorexia nervosa

(HealthDay)—Mortality is increased among patients with eating disorders, with higher mortality for those with anorexia nervosa (AN) compared with bulimia nervosa (BN), binge eating disorder (BED), and eating disorder not ...

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