Personality disorders in adolescent patients with anorexia and bulimia nervosaObjective: The present study aimed to ascertain the occurrence of personality disorders (PD) in adolescent patients with anorexia (AN) and bulimia nervosa (BN) by means of the ...
Objective: This study examines retrospective correlates of nonshared family environment prior to onset of disease, by means of multiple familial informants, among anorexia and bulimia nervosa patients. Methods: A total of 332 participants was included (...
Childhood abuse in adolescents with Anorexia nervosa compared to a psychiatric and a healthy control groupObjectives: Some studies suggest that both early sexual and early physical abuse are non-specific risk factors for the later development of eating ...
An international neuropsychological assessment tool for children, adolescents, and adults with anorexia nervosa – the German adaptation of the Ravello ProfileObjective: Adults with anorexia nervosa (AN) show weaknesses in several cognitive functions ...
Objective: Acute anorexia nervosa (AN) leads to reduced gray (GM) and white matter (WM) volume in the brain, which however improves again upon restoration of weight. Yet little is known about the extent and clinical correlates of these brain changes, nor ...
Hematological changes in adolescent anorexia nervosaObjective: Hematological changes often occur in patients with acute anorexia nervosa (AN). However, the relationship between these disturbances and other clinical parameters remains unclear. Method: ...
Anorexia nervosa – from a neuroscience perspectiveAnorexia nervosa is a frequent disorder especially among adolescent girls and young women, with high morbidity, mortality, and relapse rates. To date, no single therapeutic approach has proved to be ...
Body image is multifaceted and incorporates perceptual, affective, and cognitive components as well as behavioral features. Only few studies have examined the character of body-image disturbance in children/adolescents with eating disorders. It is unknown ...
Changes to the classification of Eating Disorders in DSM-5The fifth revision of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) resulted in substantial changes with regard to the classification of Eating Disorders. In DSM-5, Feeding and ...
A pilot study on the specificity of body image disturbance in anorexia nervosaObjective: Body image disturbance (BID) is a central feature of anorexia nervosa (AN), but evidence for bodily-related disorders also exists for patients with cystic fibrosis (...
Abstract.Objective: Evidence-based treatment programs for children with anorexia nervosa (AN) are scarce, while their prognosis is negative and the incidence rate rises. A new therapeutic approach recently received positive attention: cognitive ...
Abstract.Objective: Whereas the evidence in adolescents is inconsistent, anorexia nervosa (AN) in adults is characterized by weak cognitive flexibility. This study investigates cognitive flexibility in adolescents ...
Prevention of eating disorder: a reviewAbstract. Eating disorders are severe mental illnesses that are challenging to treat and often follow a chronic course. They are associated with immense impairment on the ...
Abstract.Objective: The first web-based registry for childhood and adolescent anorexia nervosa (AN) in Germany was established to systematically collect demographic and clinical data. These data as well as ...
The inpatient treatment of patients with anorexia nervosa in German clinicsAbstract.Objective: The medium- and long-term effects and side effects of inpatient treatment of patients with anorexia nervosa is still a ...
Anorexia nervosa in malesAbstract. Anorexia nervosa (AN) is a rare disorder in boys and men with limited data and studies available. The recent update of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, ...
Feeding and eating disorders in ICD-11Abstract. Innovations in ICD-11 include the adoption of a lifespan approach and culture-related guidance for each disorder. We describe the changes made to the chapter Feeding ...
Genetic Analyses of Complex Phenotypes Through the Example of Anorexia Nervosa and Bodyweight RegulationAbstract. Genetics variants are important for the regulation of bodyweight and also contribute to the genetic ...
The Gut Microbiome and Its Clinical Implications in Anorexia NervosaAbstract. The diverse interactions of the gut microbiome with the metabolism, the immune system, and the brain of the host are increasingly ...
Fecal Microbiota Transplants in the Context of (Child and Adolescent) Psychiatric DisordersAbstract: There has recently been a significant increase in interest in gut microbiota and its interaction with the brain (...