Eating Disorders News and Research

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Simple question about appetite may help reduce risk of dying

A simple question about appetite can provide insights into old people's general health that may help reduce their risk of dying.

11 Sep 2014

OCD diagnosis raises risk of subsequent schizophrenia

Patients who are diagnosed with obsessive–compulsive disorder are at increased risk of developing schizophrenia and schizophrenia spectrum disorders, a longitudinal study reports.

5 Sep 2014

Longer looks: Alzheimer's and a marriage; racism in medicine; abortion restrictions in Texas

The US, which has a mostly private health-care system, manages to spend more on its public health-care system than countries where the health-care system is almost entirely public. America's government spends more, as a percentage of the economy, on public health care than Canada, the United Kingdom, Japan or Australia. And then it spends even more than that on private health care.

5 Sep 2014

Researchers observe link between eating disorders and several autoimmune diseases

Finnish researchers have observed an association between eating disorders and several autoimmune diseases with different genetic backgrounds. These findings support the link between immune-mediated mechanisms and development of eating disorders.

26 Aug 2014

Positive emotions may play exacerbating role in fueling anorexia nervosa

Positive emotions - even those viewed through a distorted lens - may play an exacerbating role in fueling eating disorders like anorexia nervosa, which has a death rate 12 times higher for females between the ages of 15 and 24 than all other causes of death combined, according to a Rutgers study.

4 Aug 2014

Childhood obesity linked to early puberty

A new link has been identified between obesity in childhood and the lowering of the age of puberty.

28 Jul 2014

Phase 3 trial: NEXAVAR tablets fail to meet primary endpoint in HER2-negative breast cancer patients

Bayer HealthCare and Onyx Pharmaceuticals Inc., an Amgen subsidiary, today announced that an investigational Phase 3 trial of NEXAVAR (sorafenib) tablets in patients with advanced breast cancer did not meet its primary endpoint of improving progression-free survival (PFS).

25 Jul 2014

New worksite wellness approach more effective in decreasing problematic eating behaviors

Problematic eating behaviors and dissatisfaction with one's body are familiar struggles among women. To combat those behaviors, which have led to higher healthcare premiums and medical trends, employers have offered worksite wellness programs to employees and their families.

7 Jul 2014

High level of adiponectin linked to decreased risk of diabetes, cardiovascular disease

It has been known for its flavorful addition to soups and as a delicacy for dogs but bone marrow fat may also have untapped health benefits, new research finds.

4 Jul 2014

CHOP study: Children with specific gene variants may require higher doses of pain-control drugs

In the first genome-wide analysis of postsurgical pain in children, pediatric researchers identified variations in genes that affect a child's need for pain-control drugs. The findings suggest that at some point physicians may calibrate pain-medication dosages according to a child's individual genetic makeup.

2 Jul 2014

Merck reports results from global EMEND Phase 3 study for CINV prevention in pediatric cancer patients

Merck, known as MSD outside the United States and Canada, today announced results from a global, investigational Phase 3 study to evaluate the safety and efficacy of EMEND (aprepitant) in the prevention of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) in pediatric cancer patients, aged 6 months to 17 years.

30 Jun 2014

Helsinn Group grants GEN Ilaç anamorelin rights for Turkey

Helsinn Group, the company focused on building quality cancer care, today announces that rights to anamorelin, its innovative ghrelin receptor agonist, have been granted in Turkey to GEN Ilaç.

30 Jun 2014

New project to examine risk of sex assault for women who attend mass gatherings

Nearly one quarter of women are likely to be victims of sexual assault in their lifetime. Now, a new project funded by Women's College Research Institute will examine the risk of sex assault for women who attend mass gatherings like concerts or sporting events.

28 Jun 2014

Research finds food addicts lacking psychological inhibition

Women with weight problems were more impulsive than average in a food-related psychology test, a new research paper has shown.

13 Jun 2014

Emily Program plans to open new office in Olympia

The Emily Program - a nationally recognized eating disorder treatment center- today announced plans to open a new office in Olympia, WA, its 3rd location in the Seattle area, 4th location in the Pacific Northwest.

6 Jun 2014

Amgen presents extended analysis of PEAK study data at ASCO

Amgen today announced results from the Phase 2 PEAK study that reinforce the improved overall survival (OS) benefit of panitumumab (Vectibix®) when used in combination with FOLFOX, an oxaliplatin-based chemotherapy regimen, compared to bevacizumab (Avastin) plus FOLFOX as first-line treatment in patients with wild-type RAS metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC).

31 May 2014

People affected by disorders of compulsivity share common pattern of decision making and brain structure

People affected by binge eating, substance abuse and obsessive compulsive disorder all share a common pattern of decision making and similarities in brain structure, according to new research from the University of Cambridge.

30 May 2014

RDT receives FDA approval for new liquid form of treatment for patients with ALL

Rare Disease Therapeutics, Inc. (RDT), the producer of orphan pharmaceuticals for the treatment of rare diseases, announced today that they have received FDA approval for PURIXAN™ (mercaptopurine) 20 mg/mL oral suspension---a new, easier-to-dose, liquid form of an established treatment for patients with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL).

30 Apr 2014

Oral health: The gateway to your 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 oral health and your overall health.

25 Apr 2014

UT Southwestern researchers identify potential new treatment for depression

Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center are making breakthroughs that could benefit people suffering from depression.

23 Apr 2014

Eating Disorders News and Research

Latest Eating Disorders News and Research

Simple question about appetite may help reduce risk of dying

OCD diagnosis raises risk of subsequent schizophrenia

Longer looks: Alzheimer's and a marriage; racism in medicine; abortion restrictions in Texas

Researchers observe link between eating disorders and several autoimmune diseases

Positive emotions may play exacerbating role in fueling anorexia nervosa

Childhood obesity linked to early puberty

Phase 3 trial: NEXAVAR tablets fail to meet primary endpoint in HER2-negative breast cancer patients

New worksite wellness approach more effective in decreasing problematic eating behaviors

High level of adiponectin linked to decreased risk of diabetes, cardiovascular disease

CHOP study: Children with specific gene variants may require higher doses of pain-control drugs

Merck reports results from global EMEND Phase 3 study for CINV prevention in pediatric cancer patients

Helsinn Group grants GEN Ilaç anamorelin rights for Turkey

New project to examine risk of sex assault for women who attend mass gatherings

Research finds food addicts lacking psychological inhibition

Emily Program plans to open new office in Olympia

Amgen presents extended analysis of PEAK study data at ASCO

People affected by disorders of compulsivity share common pattern of decision making and brain structure

RDT receives FDA approval for new liquid form of treatment for patients with ALL

Oral health: The gateway to your overall health

UT Southwestern researchers identify potential new treatment for depression

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