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A comparison is made between the psychopathology of eating disorder patients in France and those in the US using the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory. The following groups of patients were examined in both countries: those with restricting anorexia nervosa (AN-R), those with bulimia only, those with both bulimia and anorexia during the present episode of illness, and those with bulimia only during the present episode of illness but with a history of anorexia. No significant differences were found between American and French samples, except those in the AN-R group.
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There is no evidence to back up a significant role for carnitine deficiency in the myopathy of anorexia nervosa (AN). Research undertaken among eight women suffering from AN and participating in a refeeding programme showed that there was no absolute deficiency in serum carnitine or a significant rise in levels upon refeeding. Serum-free carnitine levels were normal and did not change upon refeeding. There was no indication of lipid deposition, a key feature of carnitine deficiency.
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A survey involving 530 pregnant women attending antenatal clinics at St. George's Hospital, London, shows that eating disorders are highlighed in pregnancy. Some 92.8% took questionnaires, of which 79.4% were returned suitable for analysis. As pregnancy is a time when women are under medical care, and are keen to ensure they have healthy offspring, it could be a suitable time for addressing the problem.
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