Neurobiology of anorexia nervosa: Clinical implications of alterations of the function of serotonin and other neuronal systems
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Genetic and neurobiologically mediated mechanisms contribute to the etiology of anorexia nervosa. Serotonin neuronal systems, in particular, may create vulnerabilities related to pathological feeding, anxiety and obsessions, and extremes of impulse control, that make individuals susceptible to developing an eating disorder, perhaps in combination with environmental stressors.
Publication Name: The International Journal of Eating Disorders
Subject: Psychology and mental health
ISSN: 0276-3478
Year: 2005
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Perfectionism in anorexia nervosa
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A study of 19 female anorexics using two multidimensional instruments for assessing various aspects of perfectionism revealed underweight, malnourished sufferers of anorexia nervosa to be perfectionistic. The self-imposed trait of perfectionism in anorexics hinders efficient treatment due to their stubborn, obsessive attitudes.
Publication Name: The International Journal of Eating Disorders
Subject: Psychology and mental health
ISSN: 0276-3478
Year: 1995
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Regional cerebral blood flow after recovery from anorexia or bulimia nervosa
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The question whether abnormalities of regional cerebral blood flow (rCBF) that have been observed in sufferers from anorexia nervosa (AN) or bulimia nervosa (BN) normalize after the individuals have recovered from the eating disorders is examined.
Publication Name: The International Journal of Eating Disorders
Subject: Psychology and mental health
ISSN: 0276-3478
Year: 2007
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