Eating Disorder News and Research

Latest Eating Disorder News and Research

Altered function of neural circuitry contributes to bulimia and anorexia

Anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa -disorders characterized by extreme eating behavior and distorted body image - are among the deadliest of psychiatric disorders, with few proven effective treatments.

4 Jun 2013

Combination of psychotherapy with DC may improve eating disorder psychopathology, body weight

The combination of psychotherapy with dietary counseling might be a potential useful strategy to improve both eating disorder psychopathology and body weight in patients with BED.

27 May 2013

Lightlake Therapeutics announces Phase II clinical trial results of nasal spray treatment for BED

Lightlake Therapeutics Inc., a biopharmaceutical company developing addiction treatments based on its expertise in opioid antagonists, announced today that results of the Company's Phase II clinical trial of its nasal spray treatment for Binge Eating Disorder were presented at the American Psychiatric Association Annual Meeting in San Francisco by Professor Hannu Alho, MD, professor of addiction medicine at the University of Helsinki and Principal Investigator for the trial.

23 May 2013

Research finds number of links between dental health and overall health

If the eyes are the windows to your soul, then your mouth is the gateway to your overall health. Research has found a surprising number of links between the state of your dental health and your overall health.

23 May 2013

Study shows people with SE-AN can be treated with outpatient treatment programme

Patients with the most severe and dangerous form of chronic anorexia are more likely to make a significant improvement towards recovery and stay in therapy if traditional psychological treatments are re-focused from weight gain to quality of life issues.

20 May 2013

Shire's scientific data on treatments for psychiatric disorders to be presented at APA meeting

Shire plc, the global specialty biopharmaceutical company, announces that it will present scientific data in 7 poster presentations at the American Psychiatric Association 166th Annual Meeting in San Francisco, May 18-22.

20 May 2013

Severe anorexia nervosa improves with modification of standard goals, treatment methods

A new, multinational randomized clinical trial has found that patients with severe and enduring anorexia nervosa will not only stick with treatments but also make significant improvements with just a slight modification of the standard goals and methods of treatment.

10 May 2013

Study suggests that biology plays role in eating disorders

Female rats are much more likely to binge eat than male rats, according to new research that provides some of the strongest evidence yet that biology plays a role in eating disorders.

2 May 2013

Biological Psychiatry special issue tackles the question on food addiction

Biological Psychiatry is proud to announce this week's publication of a special issue focusing on the question of food as an addiction.

23 Apr 2013

New initiative launched to create more effective ED therapies based on brain imaging studies

Current treatments for anorexia and bulimia nervosa, which afflict an estimated 10 to 24 million Americans, are often limited and ineffective.

12 Apr 2013

Study finds Google searches for information about mental illnesses, problems follow seasonal patterns

A new study published in the May issue of the American Journal of Preventive Medicine finds that Google searches for information across all major mental illnesses and problems followed seasonal patterns, suggesting mental illness may be more strongly linked with seasonal patterns than previously thought.

10 Apr 2013

Lightlake to present Phase II clinical trial results of opioid antagonist nasal spray at APA Annual Meeting

Lightlake Therapeutics Inc., an early stage biopharmaceutical company developing addiction treatments, announced today that a scientific abstract based on results of the Company's Phase II clinical trial of its opioid antagonist nasal spray treatment for patients with Binge Eating Disorder has been accepted for presentation at the American Psychiatric Association Annual Meeting taking place in San Francisco, California, May 18-22, 2013.

27 Mar 2013

APS to present scientific abstracts at Experimental Biology 2013

The American Physiological Society is one of six scientific societies sponsoring the meeting Experimental Biology 2013, being held April 20-24, 2013 at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, in Boston, Mass.

21 Mar 2013

Study could lead to better treatments for women having unhealthy eating habits

Taking part in unhealthy eating behaviors may cause women who are concerned about their diet and self-image to experience a worsening of their moods, according to Penn State researchers.

16 Mar 2013

DBS helps anorexia patients achieve and maintain improvements in body weight, mood and anxiety

In a world first, a team of researchers at the Krembil Neuroscience Centre and the University Health Network have shown that Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) in patients with chronic, severe and treatment-resistant Anorexia Nervosa (anorexia) helps some patients achieve and maintain improvements in body weight, mood, and anxiety.

6 Mar 2013

Heart disease signs in newborns of overweight and obese mothers

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4 Mar 2013

International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals to kick off 27th annual symposium

The International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals (iaedp) kicks off its 27th annual Symposium March 21-24 at the Westin Lake Las Vegas Resort and Spa and will feature five nationally recognized professionals addressing new treatments and research concerning eating disorders.

10 Feb 2013

New systems of classification of mental disorders may supplement diagnostic formulations

This paper introduce new systems of classification of mental disorders that may supplement diagnostic formulations. Characterizing each stage of an illness demarcates major prognostic and therapeutic differences among patients who otherwise seem to be deceptively similar since they share the same psychiatric diagnosis.

24 Jan 2013

Perfectionism is a risk factor for eating disorders

Two aspects of perfectionism are involved in body dissatisfaction and the development of eating disorders, according to a study of over a thousand women published this week in BioMed Central's open access journal, Journal of Eating Disorders.

22 Jan 2013

1 in 4 survey participants secretly create concoctions

A study from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) suggests food concocting - the making of strange food mixtures like mashed potatoes and Oreo cookies, frozen vegetables mixed with mayonnaise, and chips with lemon, pork rinds, Italian dressing and salt - is common among binge eaters. The findings, available online and to be published in the International Journal of Eating Disorders, reveal that 1 in 4 survey participants secretly create concoctions.

4 Jan 2013

Eating Disorder News and Research

Latest Eating Disorder News and Research

Altered function of neural circuitry contributes to bulimia and anorexia

Combination of psychotherapy with DC may improve eating disorder psychopathology, body weight

Lightlake Therapeutics announces Phase II clinical trial results of nasal spray treatment for BED

Research finds number of links between dental health and overall health

Study shows people with SE-AN can be treated with outpatient treatment programme

Shire's scientific data on treatments for psychiatric disorders to be presented at APA meeting

Severe anorexia nervosa improves with modification of standard goals, treatment methods

Study suggests that biology plays role in eating disorders

Biological Psychiatry special issue tackles the question on food addiction

New initiative launched to create more effective ED therapies based on brain imaging studies

Study finds Google searches for information about mental illnesses, problems follow seasonal patterns

Lightlake to present Phase II clinical trial results of opioid antagonist nasal spray at APA Annual Meeting

APS to present scientific abstracts at Experimental Biology 2013

Study could lead to better treatments for women having unhealthy eating habits

DBS helps anorexia patients achieve and maintain improvements in body weight, mood and anxiety

Heart disease signs in newborns of overweight and obese mothers

International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals to kick off 27th annual symposium

New systems of classification of mental disorders may supplement diagnostic formulations

Perfectionism is a risk factor for eating disorders

1 in 4 survey participants secretly create concoctions

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Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

Eating Disorder News and Research

Latest Eating Disorder News and Research

Achieving and maintaining ISO 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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