Use of leucotomy for intractable anorexia nervosa: A long-term follow-up study

Article Abstract:

Treatment resistant anorexia nervosa is still a therapeutic challenge, leading to less orthodox treatments such as leukotomy, used in the 1950s and 1960s. The long-term outcomes of intractable anorexia nervosa treated with leukotomy and specialized psychotherapy more than 20 years ago, are examined. Four of five female subjects were traced and one had committed suicide, although the others enjoyed a reasonable quality of life, but suffered depression and anxiety-related disorders.

Care and treatment, Usage, Psychotherapy

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The incidence and prevalence of anorexia nervosa in three suburban health districts in south west London, U.K.

Article Abstract:

A survey in three suburban health districts in south west London shows that the prevalence of anorexia nervosa is 20.2 cases per 100,000 population. The incidence of anorexia nervosa is 2.7 cases per 100,000 total population per year. Females between 15-29 years have prevalence and incidence cases of 115.4 per 100,000 total population, making 19.2 cases annually. The response rates for both the general practitioners and hospital consultants are found to be 65% and 91.5%.

Statistics, Eating disorders

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Season of birth and bulimia nervosa

Article Abstract:

Seasonal birth variations in patients with bulimia nervosa were examined, but no evidence of such variations was found.

Psychological aspects, Health aspects, Bulimia, Seasons

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