A controlled trial of cisapride in anorexia nervosa

Article Abstract:

The effectiveness of cisapride in improving gastric emptying, reducing distress during meals and promoting weight gain in anorexic individuals is investigated. Results of the eight-week test showed that the administration of 10 mg cisapride daily caused anorexic patients to feel more hungry although the improvement in gastric emptying was equal in both cisapride and non-cisapride groups. In addition, the cisapride group did not exhibit more weight gain.

Cisapride

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Anorexia nervosa: directions for future research

Article Abstract:

Affiliates of the Study Group on Anorexia Nervosa: Basic Mechanisms, Clinical Approaches and Treatment met in Geneva, Switzerland, and held extensive discussions on enhancing care and treatment procedures for sufferers of anorexia nervosa. Among other things, the meeting called for better coordination between pharmacologists, biochemists and molecular biologists in the identification and treatment of anorexia nervosa.

Conferences, meetings and seminars, Geneva, Switzerland (City)

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Family versus individual therapy for anorexia: impact on family conflict

Article Abstract:

The effect of behavioral family systems therapy (BFST) and ego-oriented individual therapy (EOIT) on family relations was investigated. The results showed that both BFST and EOIT resulted in a substantial decrease in the level of negative communication and parent-adolescent conflict. It was shown that structured therapies for adolescent anorexia have a positive impact on family relations.

Parent and child, Parent-child relations

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