Act early on eating disorder warning signs: Study New Australian research aims to help GPs and parents to close the gap between onset and diagnosis of a child’s eating disorder.
What does an eating disorder look like? Part 2 According to an advocate with lived experience, asking for help can be one of the largest obstacles to overcome on the road to recovery.
Australia’s most common eating disorder is under-recognised: Expert It represents nearly half of all eating disorders, is as common in men as it is in women, and affects around one million people.
New MBS item numbers for eating disorders: What GPs need to know The new items, designed to help patients with these debilitating and hard-to-treat disorders, may also draw the map for treatment of other complex health problems.
Genetic link to anorexia ‘a great relief’ for patients New research showing a genetic link to the eating disorder may help reduce stigma and aid treatment.
Researcher calls for rethink of diagnostic criteria for anorexia One third of adolescents hospitalised with life-threatening anorexia nervosa are not underweight.
Identifying eating disorders in general practice While GPs are crucial in identifying eating disorders, patients experiencing these conditions do not always present in an obvious way.