Anorexia cases are almost DOUBLE estimates in 2006, figures suggest
Data analysed by Kings College London shows 3.2 children aged 8-12 per 100,000 are diagnosed per year. In 2006, the figure was 1.5 per 100,000 (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - October 22, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Anorexia on the rise among younger children
Incidence of anorexia among young children in UK and Ireland appears to have doubled over a decade Related items fromOnMedica We are ‘sitting on a young people’s health time bomb’ Type 2 diabetes in 10 times more young people than realised UK lagging behind peers on child health Experts urge radical action on mental health crises Health-focused line on drugs misuse would save lives and money (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
Source: OnMedica Latest News - October 22, 2019 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Eating Disorders | Medscape Eating Disorders | Medscape
Eating disorders are characterized by clinical disturbances in body image and eating behavior resulting in significant physical and psychological impairment. Disorders such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder are more prevalent in women and can result in serious long-term health consequences such as heart disease, kidney failure, and increased mortality. (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - October 21, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Resource Center Source Type: news
Exploring the link between emotional child abuse and anorexia nervosa: a psychopathological correlation - Rai T, Mainali P, Raza A, Rashid J, Rutkofsky I.
Eating disorders (ED) are well known psychiatric disorders associated with dysregulated eating behaviors and related thoughts and emotions. Common eating disorders are bulimia nervosa (BN), anorexia nervosa (AN), and binge eating disorders (BED). There is ... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - October 12, 2019 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news
Ombudsman probes failings of its own investigation
The Parliamentary Health Service Ombudsman has launched a review of failings in relation to an investigation into the death of a young woman with anorexia, HSJ has learned. (Source: HSJ)
Source: HSJ - October 2, 2019 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Health Tip: What's Behind Cold Intolerance
-- Cold temperatures can be unpleasant, even for healthy people. But for those with cold intolerance, cold temperatures can be quite uncomfortable.
MedlinePlus mentions these potential triggers of cold intolerance:
Anemia.
Anorexia nervosa.
Blood... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - September 25, 2019 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Adolescents are not just smaller adults: consideration of growth plates and pubertal stage when addressing bone mineral density in adolescents with anorexia nervosa - Peebles R.
Anorexia nervosa (AN) is a treatable brain-based disorder with long-term skeletal implications, adversely impacting bone health in a high percentage of sufferers. As AN frequently onsets in the adolescent years, and this period is also a time for acquis... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - September 24, 2019 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news
Concept Clearance » Post-Acute Interventions for the Treatment of Anorexia Nervosa
This concept seeks applications for projects to evaluate preliminary effectiveness of interventions targeting sustained and enhanced clinical response following acute treatment for anorexia nervosa (AN). In this pilot research phase, trials should be designed to evaluate the feasibility, tolerability, acceptability, safety, and target engagement, as well as potential effectiveness, with a deployment-focused approach to facilitate approaches that are scalable to community settings. (Source: National Institute of Mental Health)
Source: National Institute of Mental Health - September 21, 2019 Category: Psychiatry Authors: National Institute of Mental Health Source Type: news
Christopher Eccleston health: 'It was a filthy secret' Doctor Who star's health battle
CHRISTOPHER ECCLESTON is best known for playing Doctor Who. In a new autobiography, the actor has opened up about that time, revealing he was in the grip of depression and anorexia. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - September 17, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Clinical and personality characteristics of adolescents with anorexia nervosa with or without non-suicidal self-injurious behavior - Davico C, Amianto F, Gaiotti F, Lasorsa C, Peloso A, Bosia C, Vesco S, Arletti L, Reale L, Vitiello B.
This study examined clinical and temperament profile of female adolescents with both disorders (AN+NSSI) as compared with peers with AN only. ... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - September 16, 2019 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news
Christopher Eccleston: 'I'm a lifelong body-hater'
Doctor Who star reveals his "lifelong battle" with anorexia and how he considered suicide. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)
Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition - September 16, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Former anorexic who took her parents to court to stop them feeding her has miracle family of her own
Former anorexic Vicki Carter, 36, from Greater Manchester, weighed four stone at 15 years old, and took her parents to court for feeding her has made major U-turn and is expecting first child. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - August 15, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Officials: 8 Wisconsin Teens Sickened After Vaping
Eight Wisconsin teenagers required hospitalization last month after using vaping products, according to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.
The teens, who lived in Milwaukee, Waukesha, and Winnebago counties, became ill after vaping in the weeks and months prior to their July hospitalization, officials said.
Their symptoms first included a cough, shortness of breath, and, fatigue. Other symptoms reported by some included fever, anorexia, chest pain, nausea, and diarrhea, said Dr. Jonathan Meiman, chief medical officer for the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.
Some of the teens required intubation, but they ...
Source: JEMS: Journal of Emergency Medical Services News - August 1, 2019 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: JEMS Staff Tags: News Source Type: news
Why does my scalp hurt if I brush my hair or shower? ASK THE GP
Why does my scalp hurt? Dr. Martin discusses on a condition called occipital neuralgia and the treatments for eating disorder anorexia nervosa. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - July 30, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
The Dengue Dance?
Discussion
Dengue is an important arboviral infection that affects about 40% of the world population. It is found mainly in topical and subtropical areas of the world mainly in developing countries but it range is spreading including the United States. A review of common arboviruses can be found here. It is a flaviavirus with 4 distinct serotypes named DENV-1 through DENV-4 and is spread by A. aegypti a day biting mosquito. Infection with one serotype confers immunity to that serotype but not the others. It does offer some protection for cross-infection but this only lasts a few months. Incubation period is 3-14 days with ...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - July 29, 2019 Category: Pediatrics Authors: pediatriceducationmin Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news
