Although anorexia nervosa is a condition typically associated with adolescence, there is no doubt that it can occur also among elderly. Unfortunately, old age anorexia nervosa is still regarded by
The Maudsley Outpatient Study of Treatments for Anorexia Nervosa and Related Conditions (MOSAIC): Comparison of the Maudsley Model of Anorexia Nervosa Treatment for Adults (MANTRA) with specialist supportive clinical management (SSCM) in outpatients with broadly defined anorexia nervosa: A randomized controlled trial. J Consult Clin Psychol .
Anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and binge-eating disorder remain challenging disorders for the practicing psychiatrist.
Anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and binge-eating disorder remain challenging disorders for the practicing psychiatrist.
What is anorexia nervosa? Learn about the causes, criteria, common misconceptions, and anorexia nervosa treatment. Kamryn Eddy, Ph.D
View list of generic and brand names of drugs used for treatment of Anorexia Nervosa(Eating Disorder - Anorexia Nervosa ). Find more information including
View list of generic and brand names of drugs used for treatment of Anorexia Nervosa(Eating Disorder - Anorexia Nervosa ). Find more information including
Anorexia nervosa, often simply referred to as anorexia, is a behavioral and life-threatening psychological eating disorder.
Anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and binge-eating disorder remain challenging disorders for the practicing psychiatrist.
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Still, I enjoyed the story overall.
Twenty years ago it was thought that for every 10-15 women with anorexia or bulimia, there was one man. Today researchers find that for every four females with anorexia, there is one male, and for every 8-11 females with bulimia, there is one male. (American Journal of Psychiatry, 2001: 158: 570-574)
I was horrified reading this. Even from the title it wasn't going to be informative, but the level lack of research, or even understanding, of the condition was shocking.