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Eating Disorders
Researchers from Darthmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center report recent findings in eating disorders
June 18th, 2007
Fresh data on eating disorders are presented in the report "Obsessive-compulsive characteristics in women who have recovered from bulimia nervosa." According to recent research from Lebanon, "The goal of this study was to follow up on reports that obsessive-compulsive characteristics, which are commonly elevated in bulimia nervosa (BN), may also be elevated in individuals who have recovered from BN (BN-R). Self-ratings on the Maudsley Obsessional-Compulsive Inventory (MOCI), the Restraint Scale (a measure of dieting behavior related to weight concerns), and questionnaires reflecting eating disorder-related symptoms were evaluated for women who met criteria for BN (n=25) or BN-R (n=21) and...
Source: Mental Health Weekly Digest (2007-06-18)
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