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Medical Assessment and Management in Eating Disorders

The Journal of Eating Disorders is pleased to announce a Special Issue singularly devoted to the Medical Assessment and Management in Eating Disorders. 

Guest Editors: Dr. Phil Mehler and Dr. Allison Nitsch


  2. An important component in the treatment of anorexia nervosa (AN) is the evaluation and management of its endocrine complications, including functional hypogonadotropic hypogonadism and increased fracture risk....

    Authors: Melanie S. Haines
    Citation: Journal of Eating Disorders 2023 11:24
    Content type: Review Published on:

  3. Disorders of gut–brain interaction (DBGI), also known as functional gastrointestinal disorders, are common in individuals with eating disorders, and may precede or perpetuate disordered eating. Understanding t...

    Authors: Micaela Atkins, Helen Burton Murray and Kyle Staller
    Citation: Journal of Eating Disorders 2023 11:20
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  4. People with anorexia nervosa (AN) tend to shy away from engaging in typical primary care provider relationships in order to avoid detection. Therefore, they may seek care for their medical concerns through a l...

    Authors: Philip S. Mehler, Kristin Anderson, Maryrose Bauschka, Jeana Cost and Asma Farooq
    Citation: Journal of Eating Disorders 2023 11:16
    Content type: Review Published on:

  6. The medical complications of eating disorders (EDs) have been described in the literature; however, the pulmonary system has historically been described as relatively spared from the ravages of eating disorder...

    Authors: Allison Nitsch, Mark Kearns and Philip Mehler
    Citation: Journal of Eating Disorders 2023 11:12
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  7. This study reports causes of death for a cohort of 35 patients with severe anorexia nervosa (AN), who were treated between 2012 and 2020, and descriptive information on their medical and psychological comorbid...

    Authors: Patricia Westmoreland, Alan Duffy, Renee Rienecke, Daniel Le Grange, Thomas Joiner, Jamie Manwaring, Ashlie Watters and Philip Mehler
    Citation: Journal of Eating Disorders 2022 10:200
    Content type: Research Published on:

  10. Lower bone mineral density (BMD) increases the risk of osteoporosis in individuals with eating disorders (EDs), particularly women with anorexia nervosa (AN), making them susceptible to pain and fractures thro...

    Authors: Mariana P Lopes, Lauren Robinson, Brendon Stubbs, Marle dos Santos Alvarenga, Ligia Araújo Martini, Iain C Campbell and Ulrike Schmidt
    Citation: Journal of Eating Disorders 2022 10:173
    Content type: Review Published on:

  11. The gut microbiota, also known as our “second brain” is an exciting frontier of research across a multitude of health domains. Gut microbes have been implicated in feeding behaviour and obesity, as well as men...

    Authors: Sydney M. Terry, Jacqueline A. Barnett and Deanna L. Gibson
    Citation: Journal of Eating Disorders 2022 10:154
    Content type: Correspondence Published on: