Atypical anorexia nervosa: Separation from typical cases in course and outcome in a long-term prospective study

Article Abstract:

The resistance to maintaining normal body weight is seen as a defining aspect of anorexia nervosa. It is difficult to judge whether there are significant differences between cases of psychologically motivated self-starvation and body image disturbance. A study of data from a long-term longitudinal prospective follow-up suggests that the two diagnostic subtypes exhibit different course progressions and outcomes.

Psychological aspects

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Efficacy of methylphenidate in bulimia nervosa comorbid with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder: a case report

Article Abstract:

The case of a 25-year-old Caucasian woman suffering from bulimia nervosa is presented. The patient specifically suffered from attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder causing her to indulge in binge eating. She was subsequently given methylphenidate, which is a psychostimulant and which controls the impulsive behavior associated with the eating disorder. The drug proved effective.

Care and treatment, Usage, Bulimia, Methylphenidate

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Managing the chronic, treatment-resistant patient with anorexia nervosa

Article Abstract:

The psychopathology of chronic, treatment-resistant disease called 'Anorexia Nervosa' is described along the measures taken to take prevents it. Clinical experience, psychopathology findings, and developmental and phenomenological aspects of the illness contribute to the approach, making it easily understandable.

Causes of, Risk factors, Clinical trials

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