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Bulimia nervosa: Friend or foe? The pros and cons of bulimia nervosa

International Journal of Eating Disorders, 2002
AbstractObjectiveThe aim of the current study was to use a qualitative approach to investigate the attitude of people with bulimia nervosa (BN) to their illness.MethodPatients with BN were asked to write two letters to their bulimia, one addressing it as a friend and the other addressing it as an enemy.
Lucy Serpell, Janet Treasure
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Bulimia nervosa

The Indian Journal of Pediatrics, 2004
Although there is a lot of information coming up to explain the pathogenesis of anorexia nervosa, yet little is know about bulimia nervosa in Indian literature. This case report highlights the typical presentation of a case of bulimia nervosa in an adolescent girl, where bulimia symptoms were preceded by anorexic behavior.
D N, Mendhekar   +2 more
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Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia

Archives of General Psychiatry, 1982
To the Editor. —Because of our own ongoing psychological and endocrine research concerning anorexia nervosa (AN), we read with interest the three articles on this subject in the September 1980 issue of theArchives. In particular, we would like to comment on certain aspects of the two articles dealing with the question of bulimia in AN.
J L, Katz, T, Sitnick
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Bulimia nervosa and autoimmunity

Psychiatry Research, 1999
The autoantibodies that react with dopamine and serotonin are of interest in the study of bulimia nervosa. These neurotransmitters play an important role in appetite control, sexual and social behavior, and stress responses, all of which form a part of the clinical picture of bulimia nervosa.
M, Corcos   +6 more
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Anorexia nervosa and bulimia

Psychosomatics, 1983
This article is an update on the research and treatment of anorexia nervosa and bulimia. In the past five years, endocrine research has focused on neurotransmitters in anorexia nervosa and treatment research has centered on bulimia.
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The genetics of bulimia nervosa

Drugs of Today, 2004
Although historically bulimia nervosa has been considered to be a disorder influenced primarily by sociocultural forces such as societal emphasis on thinness and attractiveness, over the past decade it has become increasingly clear that biology and genetics contribute substantially to its etiology.
Cynthia M, Bulik, Federica, Tozzi
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Anorexia and Bulimia Nervosa

Annual Review of Medicine, 2000
▪ Abstract  Anorexia nervosa (AN) and bulimia nervosa (BN) are disorders characterized by abnormal patterns of weight regulation and eating behavior and by disturbances in attitudes and perceptions toward weight and body shape. Etiologic research has indicated substantial genetic influence on these disorders, suggesting significant biological ...
W H, Kaye   +3 more
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The Treatment of Bulimia Nervosa

Australian & New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 1987
We review treatment approaches to bulimia nervosa, with particular emphasis on methodology and research design. The following treatments are considered: behaviour therapy, cognitive behaviour therapy, pharmacological treatment, group therapy, psychoanalytic psychotherapy, self-help and support groups, hypnosis and miscellaneous (family therapy and ...
R A, Griffiths   +3 more
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Outcome in bulimia nervosa

American Journal of Psychiatry, 1997
The authors sought to synthesize existing data on outcome for individuals diagnosed with bulimia nervosa in order to better understand long-term outcome and prognostic factors.They reviewed 88 studies that conducted follow-up assessments with bulimic subjects at least 6 months after presentation.
P K, Keel, J E, Mitchell
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Hypercholesterolemia in bulimia nervosa

International Journal of Eating Disorders, 1994
Patients with bulimia nervosa may present with serum cholesterol levels higher than the recommended range. Giving advice on dietary modification to reduce cholesterol levels runs contrary to the cognitive behavioral strategies used to treat bulimia nervosa.
C M, Vize, S, Coker
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