Eating- and Weight-Related Disorders in the Armed Forces
Abstract Background/Objectives: Like in the general population, the prevalences of eating- and weight-related health issues in the armed forces are…
binge eating disorders
Pharmacotherapeutic strategies for the treatment of anorexia nervosa – novel targets to break a vicious cycle
Abstract Introduction: Anorexia nervosa (AN) has one of the highest mortality rates of all mental illnesses. No approved pharmacological treatments…
Clinical and scientific review of severe and enduring anorexia nervosa in intensive care settings: introducing an innovative treatment paradigm
Abstract Background: Anorexia nervosa is a serious and potentially lethal psychiatric disorder. Furthermore, there is significant evidence that some individuals…
Pharmacotherapy, alternative and adjunctive therapies for eating disorders: findings from a rapid review
Abstract Background: The current review broadly summarises the evidence base for pharmacotherapies and adjunctive and alternative therapies in the treatment…
The Role of the Endocannabinoid System in Binge Eating Disorder
Abstract Eating disorders are multifactorial disorders that involve maladaptive feeding behaviors. Binge eating disorder (BED), the most prevalent of these…
Cortisol, Depression, and Anxiety Levels Before and After Short-Term Intensive Nutritional Stabilization in Patients With Severe Anorexia Nervosa
Abstract Introduction: Depression and anxiety are well-known comorbid conditions in patients with anorexia nervosa (AN). Hypercortisolemia in patients with AN…
Activity-based anorexia animal model: a review of the main neurobiological findings
Abstract Background: The genesis of anorexia nervosa (AN), a severe eating disorder with a pervasive effect on many brain functions…
Prevalence and demographic, substance use, and mental health correlates of fasting among U.S. college students
Abstract Background: Fasting is an unhealthy behavior that has been frequently used as part of weight loss attempts. To date,…
Randomised controlled feasibility trial of real versus sham repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation treatment in adults with severe and enduring anorexia nervosa: the TIARA study
Abstract Objective: Treatment options for severe, enduring anorexia nervosa (SE-AN) are limited. Non-invasive neuromodulation is a promising emerging intervention. Our…
The Endocannabinoid System as Pharmacological Target Derived from Its CNS Role in Energy Homeostasis and Reward. Applications in Eating Disorders and Addiction
Abstract The endocannabinoid system (ECS) has been implicated in many physiological functions, including the regulation of appetite, food intake and…