Nutrients,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(1), P. 21 - 21
Published: Dec. 25, 2024
Background:
Anorexia
nervosa
is
a
serious
eating
disorder
that
mainly
affects
children
and
adolescents.
Most
patients
present
with
extreme
body
dissatisfaction
an
obsessive
focus
on
weight
food.
complex
multifactorial
condition
characterised
by
biological,
psychological,
social
factors.
However,
studies
have
explored
the
cumulative
risk
predisposes
to
anorexia
are
limited.
This
study
aims
explore
potential
factors
for
severe
form
of
disease
in
affected
identify
whether
they
may
interact
reinforce
each
other,
contributing
severity
disorder.
Methods:
For
this
study,
we
enrolled
adolescents
under
18
years
age
hospitalised
at
IRCCS
Bambino
Gesù
Pediatric
Hospital,
Rome,
Italy,
from
1
December
2022
31
August
2024,
identifying
analysing
Elevated
shape
concerns
were
found
all
patients.
Psychiatric
neurodevelopment
comorbidities
identified
76
(51.35%),
life
stress
events
69
(46.62%),
family
history
control
behaviours
39
(26.35%).
Out
sample
size,
20.27%
did
not
live
traditionally
structured
family.
used
Kiddie-SADS-Present
Lifetime
Version
interview,
Coddington
Life
Events
Scales,
Trauma
Symptom
Checklist
Children
questionnaires.
Results:
Patients
or
index
more
likely
multiple
predisposing
In
detail,
four
18.6%
index,
15.5%
those
score,
10.3
10.6%
moderate
mild
respectively.
Conclusions:
Cumulative
be
cases
course
anorexia.
Prompt
identification
effective
plan
action
required
avoid
Multidisciplinary Reviews,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
8(2), P. 2025059 - 2025059
Published: Oct. 14, 2024
This
narrative
review
delves
into
the
complexities
of
anorexia
nervosa
(AN),
focusing
on
its
unique
manifestations
within
diverse
contexts,
particularly
in
cancer
patients.
Following
Preferred
Reporting
Items
for
Systematic
Reviews
and
Meta-Analyses
(PRISMA)
guidelines,
a
systematic
approach
was
employed
via
electronic
databases
such
as
PubMed,
Scopus,
Google
Scholar.
AN
has
been
explored
context
cancer-related
anorexia‒cachexia
syndrome,
aging,
autoimmune
disorders.
The
diagnostic
criteria
from
Diagnostic
Statistical
Manual
Mental
Disorders,
Fifth
Edition
(DSM-5)
are
outlined,
emphasizing
severe
disturbances
eating
behavior
self-imposed
starvation.
A
thorough
examination
physiological,
psychological,
social
aspects
provides
comprehensive
understanding
multifactorial
nature.
outlines
management
strategies
AN,
encompassing
nutritional
rehabilitation,
psychotherapeutic
interventions,
potential
pharmacological
treatments.
Various
studies
have
summarized
emerging
signaling
pathways
bidirectional
associations
between
disorders,
therapeutic
modalities
acupuncture.
Emphasis
is
placed
importance
family
support,
psychoeducation,
early
intervention
patients
with
highlighting
integral
role
improving
outcomes.
In
conclusion,
this
offers
valuable
insights
intricate
nature
providing
basis
future
research
clinical
efforts
to
refine
targeted
article
broad
overview
serving
resource
those
interested
manifestations.
Antibodies,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(1), P. 1 - 1
Published: Dec. 24, 2024
Background/Objectives:
Anorexia
nervosa
(AN)
is
a
complex
psychiatric
disorder
characterized
by
an
extreme
fear
of
gaining
weight,
leading
to
severe
calorie
restriction
and
weight
loss.
Beyond
its
challenges,
AN
has
significant
physical
consequences
affecting
multiple
organ
systems.
Recent
research
increasingly
focused
on
the
interplay
between
autoantibodies,
oxidative
stress,
nutritional
state
in
this
condition.
Methods:
Ninety-six
subjects
were
evaluated:
forty-eight
with
normal-weight
control
subjects.
The
serum
levels
IgG
reactive
hypothalamic
antigens,
uric
acid,
total
antioxidant
capacity
evaluated
laboratory
assays.
Results:
Anti-hypothalamic
autoantibodies
found
patients.
Furthermore,
increased
stress
reported,
as
measured
decreased
acid
(TAC),
they
reduced
disease
duration
restoration
body
mass
index
(BMI).
Finally,
decrease
both
was
observed
patients'
clinical
condition
improved,
time
since
diagnosis
BMI
recovery.
Conclusions:
improvement
patients
seems
be
associated
autoimmune
response
cellular
antigens
reduction
stress.
Dysregulation
immune
system
appear
interconnected
various
diseases,
including
disorders.
These
findings,
although
preliminary,
may
offer
potential
avenues
for
treatment
challenging
Nutrients,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(1), P. 21 - 21
Published: Dec. 25, 2024
Background:
Anorexia
nervosa
is
a
serious
eating
disorder
that
mainly
affects
children
and
adolescents.
Most
patients
present
with
extreme
body
dissatisfaction
an
obsessive
focus
on
weight
food.
complex
multifactorial
condition
characterised
by
biological,
psychological,
social
factors.
However,
studies
have
explored
the
cumulative
risk
predisposes
to
anorexia
are
limited.
This
study
aims
explore
potential
factors
for
severe
form
of
disease
in
affected
identify
whether
they
may
interact
reinforce
each
other,
contributing
severity
disorder.
Methods:
For
this
study,
we
enrolled
adolescents
under
18
years
age
hospitalised
at
IRCCS
Bambino
Gesù
Pediatric
Hospital,
Rome,
Italy,
from
1
December
2022
31
August
2024,
identifying
analysing
Elevated
shape
concerns
were
found
all
patients.
Psychiatric
neurodevelopment
comorbidities
identified
76
(51.35%),
life
stress
events
69
(46.62%),
family
history
control
behaviours
39
(26.35%).
Out
sample
size,
20.27%
did
not
live
traditionally
structured
family.
used
Kiddie-SADS-Present
Lifetime
Version
interview,
Coddington
Life
Events
Scales,
Trauma
Symptom
Checklist
Children
questionnaires.
Results:
Patients
or
index
more
likely
multiple
predisposing
In
detail,
four
18.6%
index,
15.5%
those
score,
10.3
10.6%
moderate
mild
respectively.
Conclusions:
Cumulative
be
cases
course
anorexia.
Prompt
identification
effective
plan
action
required
avoid
