Anorexia, DNA, and false distinctions | Letters
All psychiatric conditions are caused by an interaction between a person ’s mind and body, writesPeter White. Anorexia is a quite recent phenomenon, writesDeclan FlynnWhile it ’s welcome news that researchers have found that certain metabolic genes are linked to anorexia nervosa (Anorexia ‘not solely a psychiatric problem’, 16 July), I suggest that Gerome Breen and colleagues have made a conceptual error in suggesting that this means the condition is not psychiatric. Psychiatric conditions are illnesses primarily concerning mental processes and symptoms, but this definition does not imply a psychological cause, and...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - July 17, 2019 Category: Science Authors: Letters Tags: Anorexia Eating disorders Society Psychiatry Psychology Science Genetics Biology Anxiety Source Type: news
The Genetics of Anorexia: A Disorder of Metabolism? The Genetics of Anorexia: A Disorder of Metabolism?
A genome-wide association study of anorexia nervosa suggests that its origins may not be purely psychiatric.Medscape (Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines)
Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines - July 16, 2019 Category: Psychiatry Tags: Psychiatry Commentary Source Type: news
Study study suggests anorexia linked to metabolic disorder
Anorexia nervosa, is an eating disorder that causes people to obsess about weight, might be at least partly linked to a metabolic disorder -- and not purely psychiatric as previously thought -- according to new research. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - July 16, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Health Highlights: July 16, 2019
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay:
Anorexia May Have Roots in Metabolism: Study
There ' s a link between the eating disorder anorexia nervosa and metabolism, a new study finds. " It... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - July 16, 2019 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
New Zealanders involved in global study showing genetic predisposition for anorexia
(University of Otago) University of Otago, Christchurch researchers played a key role in new global research showing the causes of the eating disorder anorexia are likely metabolic as well as psychological. (Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science)
Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science - July 16, 2019 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news
Genetic Study Points to Metabolic Roots of Anorexia Nervosa
Some variants implicated in the disease are also linked to other psychiatric disorders. (Source: The Scientist)
Source: The Scientist - July 15, 2019 Category: Science Tags: News & Opinion Source Type: news
Anorexia not just a psychiatric problem, scientists find
Discovery of metabolic causes opens door to new treatments for dangerous eating disorderScientists have found that the devastating eating disorder anorexia nervosa is not purely a psychiatric condition but is also driven by problems with metabolism.The finding may help to explain doctors ’ poor record in treating the illness and pave the way for radical new approaches to predict and treat those who are most at risk.Continue reading... (Source: Guardian Unlimited Science)
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - July 15, 2019 Category: Science Authors: Ian Sample Science editor Tags: Medical research Eating disorders Science Mental health Society World news UK news Source Type: news
Anorexia stems from body as well as mind – study
The eating disorder charity Beat said the findings were groundbreaking. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)
Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition - July 15, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Medical expert: Eating disorder legislation ‘hugely important’
In the wave of laws passed prior to the end of the recent legislative session in New York, one in particular will go a long way toward helping medical patients in need.
The bill amended New York’s Mental Health Parity Law to expand what insurance providers must cover when it comes to eating disorders.
Previously, providers were only mandated to cover anorexia and bulimia.
“What people don’t understand is human beings don’t fit neatly into boxes. Just be cause you don’t fit into a box… (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines - July 15, 2019 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Patrick Connelly Source Type: news
Researchers find anorexia genetic variants, redefine it as metabolic and psychiatric
(University of North Carolina Health Care) The large-scale genome-wide association study, led by UNC's Cynthia M. Bulik, Ph.D., FAED, founding director of the UNC Center of Excellence for Eating Disorders, and Gerome Breen, Ph.D., of King's College London suggests that the origins of the eating disorder include a combination of metabolic and psychiatric components. (Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science)
Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science - July 15, 2019 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news
‘I used to scream: For God’s sake, just eat!’
One family on their struggle to find support after their daughter was diagnosed with anorexia. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)
Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition - July 8, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
What Are Common Presentations for Budd-Chairi in Adolescents?
Discussion
Budd-Chiari syndrome (BCS) is a rare liver disease caused by hepatic venous outflow obstruction (HVOTO). The obstruction can be anywhere from the small intrahepatic veins up to the inferior vena cava junction with the right atrium. The liver parenchyma itself is not directly affected but becomes compromised because of the increased hepatic sinusoidal pressure over time. The causes include: prothrombic events (35% of cases such as Protein C or Protein S deficiency, Factor V Leiden or antithrombin deficiency), myeloproliferative conditions, oral contraceptive use, and local factors.
BCS can occur in any age but i...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - July 8, 2019 Category: Pediatrics Authors: pediatriceducationmin Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news
Testosterone not efficacious for anorexia
Treating eating disorders, depression or anxiety with low-dose testosterone in women does not improve symptoms, according to a study published in theJournal of Clinical Endocrinology& Metabolism.Medscape (Source: Society for Endocrinology)
Source: Society for Endocrinology - July 1, 2019 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Testosterone Therapy Disappoints for Anorexia Testosterone Therapy Disappoints for Anorexia
Previous research pointed to testosterone as a promising intervention for anorexia, but this study shows it is no more effective than placebo.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines)
Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines - June 28, 2019 Category: Psychiatry Tags: Psychiatry News Source Type: news
Meg Smith hit breaking point aged 16 and Tommy Kelly was told boys don't get anorexia
Despite admitting to the extent of her eating problem, then 16-year-old Meg Smith's GP told her she wasn't ill enough to warrant help. She now studies special effects and media make-up in Leeds. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - June 24, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
