Deep Brain Stimulation Shows Promise for Patients with Chronic, Treatment Resistant Anorexia Nervosa
Researchers observe weight gain and improved mental state in some patients with chronic anorexia nervosa as a result of deep brain stimulation.
Researchers have pinpointed the precise cellular connections responsible for triggering overeating.
Researchers have identified two gene mutations associated with an increased risk of developing eating disorders.
Researchers report when food is absent, Agrp neurons initiate repetitive behaviors.
A new study reports people with BDD and anorexia have similar brain abnormalities which affect their ability to process visual information.
A new study suggests we may have problems telling our toes apart and this might have implications for the way our brain perceives our bodies.
Researchers report gut bacteria could play a vital role in anorexia nervosa.
A new study reports when people with anorexia decide what to eat, they engage the dorsal striatum, an area of the brain associated with habitual behavior.
A small study suggests deep brain stimulation may be beneficial for improving mood and reducing anxiety while helping to increase weight in those with anorexia.
A new study reports that, even after extensive treatment and weight gain, the brains of those with anorexia may remain altered, leaving them at additional risk of relapse.
Findings suggest a strong genetic factor could predispose people to anorexia and other eating disorders.
Genome wide analysis of anorexia identifies the common roots the disease shares with metabolic and psychiatric traits.
