Eating disorders: Psyche or Soma?

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Recent evidence has contributed to an understanding of the organic view of the etiology of eating disorders. Such evidence is reviewed in the form of case studies were organic factors were present. This demonstrates the complicated interactions between biological and psychological factors.

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Attachment patterns in eating disorders: past in the present

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A new study investigates the theory that reciprocal attachment patterns in an eating-disordered population are insecure.

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Persistent osteopenia after recovery from anorexia nervosa

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Dual energy X-ray absorptiometry was used to measure the hip and lumbar spine bone densities in 18 women who have recovered from anorexia nervosa. Results show that 14 of the 18 women have osteopenia. Results also indicate that reduced bone density can be best predicted using the duration of amenorrhea. Additional research on the use of oral contraceptives among women recovering from anorexia nervosa is advised.

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