Night eating syndrome is associated with mental health issues among palestinian undergraduate students-cross sectional study
ConclusionIt is found that NES is common among Palestinian university students. In this study, NES was significantly more prevalent among males, and those who were studying scientific majors, having a personal income between 500 and 1000 new Israeli shekel per month, and having mental problems, and those whose studies were funded by neither by a scholarship nor by their parents. (Source: Journal of Eating Disorders)
Source: Journal of Eating Disorders - January 3, 2023 Category: Eating Disorders & Weight Management Source Type: research
“Your mind doesn’t have room for anything else”: a qualitative study of perceptions of cognitive functioning during and after recovery from anorexia nervosa
ConclusionsWhilst people with AN may be able to adapt their lives to the demands of the illness, they report significant cognitive difficulties that interfere with their engagement in many aspects of daily life. This should be considered by professionals working in the clinical management of AN. Treatments focused on ameliorating cognitive difficulties, and promoting emotional regulation and identity in AN are warranted. (Source: Journal of Eating Disorders)
Source: Journal of Eating Disorders - December 27, 2022 Category: Eating Disorders & Weight Management Source Type: research
Causes of death in patients with a history of severe anorexia nervosa
ConclusionsAN is associated with a substantial risk of death from many medical causes. However, two (5.7%) of our sample died by suicide, a rate considerably lower than previously reported. (Source: Journal of Eating Disorders)
Source: Journal of Eating Disorders - December 24, 2022 Category: Eating Disorders & Weight Management Source Type: research
Transgender and other gender diverse adolescents with eating disorders requiring medical stabilization
ConclusionsGender diverse patients demonstrated complications of malnutrition including vital sign instability despite presenting with a higher weight. This is consistent with a greater proportion of gender diverse patients diagnosed with atypical anorexia nervosa compared to cisgender peers. Additionally, psychiatric comorbidities were present among both groups, with a larger percentage of gender diverse patients endorsing anxiety compared to cisgender patients. (Source: Journal of Eating Disorders)
Source: Journal of Eating Disorders - December 23, 2022 Category: Eating Disorders & Weight Management Source Type: research
Eat, pray, love: disordered eating in religious and non-religious men and women
ConclusionsFuture research should further explore gender differences across types and specific aspects of religiosity such as motivation to practice. (Source: Journal of Eating Disorders)
Source: Journal of Eating Disorders - December 20, 2022 Category: Eating Disorders & Weight Management Source Type: research
