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View article: Gender Differences in a Cohort of Children with Eating Disorders: A Retrospective Study
Gender Differences in a Cohort of Children with Eating Disorders: A Retrospective Study Open
Introduction: Eating disorders (EDs) are severe psychiatric disorders that significantly impact the psychological and physiological well-being of affected individuals. Despite increasing prevalence in males over the past few decades, EDs a…
View article: Family functioning and eating psychopathology in developmental restrictive eating disorders after Covid-19 lockdown
Family functioning and eating psychopathology in developmental restrictive eating disorders after Covid-19 lockdown Open
Level V Evidence obtained from a cross-sectional descriptive study.
View article: Examining tolerability, safety, and blinding in 1032 transcranial electrical stimulation sessions for children and adolescents with neuropsychiatric and neurodevelopmental disorders
Examining tolerability, safety, and blinding in 1032 transcranial electrical stimulation sessions for children and adolescents with neuropsychiatric and neurodevelopmental disorders Open
The present study first extensively evaluated the tolerability, safety, and blinding of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) and transcranial random noise stimulation (tRNS) in paediatric clinical populations, composed of 92 chil…
View article: The challenge of a late diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder: co-occurring trajectories and camouflage tendencies. a case report of a young Autistic female with Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder
The challenge of a late diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder: co-occurring trajectories and camouflage tendencies. a case report of a young Autistic female with Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder Open
Introduction Autistic individuals may show several psychiatric co-occurrences, including Feeding and Eating Disorders (FEDs). Avoidant and Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) consists of avoidance or restriction in food intake, leadin…
View article: Similarities and differences between eating disorders and obsessive-compulsive disorder in childhood and adolescence: a systematic review
Similarities and differences between eating disorders and obsessive-compulsive disorder in childhood and adolescence: a systematic review Open
Background The developmental age, comprising childhood and adolescence, constitutes an extremely important phase of neurodevelopment during which various psychiatric disorders can emerge. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Eating Diso…
View article: Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome in Anorexia Nervosa: A Case Report and a Systematic Revision of the Literature
Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome in Anorexia Nervosa: A Case Report and a Systematic Revision of the Literature Open
Background. Superior mesenteric artery syndrome (SMAS) is a rare condition caused by the compression of the duodenum, which may occur in the case of fast weight loss. Currently, the relationship between superior mesenteric artery syndrome …
View article: The efficacy of non-invasive brain stimulation in the treatment of children and adolescents with Anorexia Nervosa: study protocol of a randomized, double blind, placebo-controlled trial
The efficacy of non-invasive brain stimulation in the treatment of children and adolescents with Anorexia Nervosa: study protocol of a randomized, double blind, placebo-controlled trial Open
Background Current psychological and pharmacological treatments for Anorexia Nervosa (AN) provide only moderate effective support, and there is an urgent need for research to improve therapies, especially in developing age. Non-invasive br…
View article: Adherence to a Mediterranean Diet, Body Composition and Energy Expenditure in Outpatients Adolescents Diagnosed with Anorexia Nervosa: A Pilot Study
Adherence to a Mediterranean Diet, Body Composition and Energy Expenditure in Outpatients Adolescents Diagnosed with Anorexia Nervosa: A Pilot Study Open
Weight restoration is the primary goal of treatment for patients with Anorexia Nervosa (AN). This observational pilot study aims to describe adherence to the Mediterranean Diet (MD) and the consequent process of weight and functional recov…
View article: Psychopathological Profile Associated with Food Addiction Symptoms in Adolescents with Eating Disorders
Psychopathological Profile Associated with Food Addiction Symptoms in Adolescents with Eating Disorders Open
Eating disorders are considered one of the psychiatric disorders with a higher risk of death. Food addiction, related to some food addictive-like behaviours, is often in comorbidity with eating disorders and is associated with worse psycho…
View article: Early Naso-Gastric Feeding and Outcomes of Anorexia Nervosa Patients
Early Naso-Gastric Feeding and Outcomes of Anorexia Nervosa Patients Open
Nutritional rehabilitation with weight restoration is an important step in patients hospitalised for anorexia nervosa (AN). Naso-gastric feeding (NGF) should be considered when oral nutrition (OF) and oral nutritional supplementation (ONS)…
View article: Non-invasive brain stimulation in adolescents with anorexia nervosa: preliminary data of a randomized, double blind, placebo-controlled trial
Non-invasive brain stimulation in adolescents with anorexia nervosa: preliminary data of a randomized, double blind, placebo-controlled trial Open
View article: Parental Emotional Availability and Family Functioning in Adolescent Anorexia Nervosa Subtypes
Parental Emotional Availability and Family Functioning in Adolescent Anorexia Nervosa Subtypes Open
Emotional availability (EA) is a complex construct describing the emotional bond between parents and child, and it refers to support, sensitivity, warmth and closeness. Few studies have investigated the perception of parental EA and its as…
View article: Orthorexia Nervosa, Eating Disorders, and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: A Selective Review of the Last Seven Years
Orthorexia Nervosa, Eating Disorders, and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: A Selective Review of the Last Seven Years Open
Orthorexia nervosa (ON) is defined as an exaggerated, obsessive, pathological fixation on healthy food, healthy eating, or health-conscious eating behaviors. In the literature, there is an ongoing debate over whether ON should be considere…
View article: Early echocardiographic evaluation of children admitted to the emergency department for anorexia nervosa during the COVID-19 pandemic
Early echocardiographic evaluation of children admitted to the emergency department for anorexia nervosa during the COVID-19 pandemic Open
View article: Early echocardiographic evaluation in children with anorexia nervosa in the emergency department of a tertiary level children's hospital.
Early echocardiographic evaluation in children with anorexia nervosa in the emergency department of a tertiary level children's hospital. Open
Purpose Anorexia nervosa (AN) is the most frequent eating disorder (ED), whose cardiac complications may have life-threatening consequences for both the physical and psychological health of affected children. In this study we reported and …
View article: Assessing Family Functioning Before and After an Integrated Multidisciplinary Family Treatment for Adolescents With Restrictive Eating Disorders
Assessing Family Functioning Before and After an Integrated Multidisciplinary Family Treatment for Adolescents With Restrictive Eating Disorders Open
Introduction Previous studies applying the Lausanne Trilogue Play (LTPc), a semi-structured method for observing family dynamics, highlighted dysfunctional interaction patterns in the families of individuals affected by restrictive eating …
View article: Psychiatric comorbidities and dehydration are more common in children admitted to the emergency department for eating disorders in the COVID-19 era
Psychiatric comorbidities and dehydration are more common in children admitted to the emergency department for eating disorders in the COVID-19 era Open
View article: Psychiatric Comorbidities and Dehydration are More Common in Children Admitted to the Emergency Department for Eating Disorders in the COVID-19 Era.
Psychiatric Comorbidities and Dehydration are More Common in Children Admitted to the Emergency Department for Eating Disorders in the COVID-19 Era. Open
Purpose Since the beginning of COVID-19 pandemic, social distancing and home-confinement had a significant impact on children, especially on those with eating disorders (ED). The primary objective of this retrospective study was to describ…
View article: Perceived and observed family functioning in adolescents affected by restrictive eating disorders
Perceived and observed family functioning in adolescents affected by restrictive eating disorders Open
Objective We used the self‐reported questionnaire FACES‐IV (Family Adaptability and Cohesion Evaluation Scale–IV) to depict the presence of a typical family‐functioning profile in families with a daughter affected by a restrictive eating d…
View article: Corrigendum: Improvements on Clinical Status of Adolescents With Anorexia Nervosa in Inpatient and Day Hospital Treatment: A Retrospective Pilot Study
Corrigendum: Improvements on Clinical Status of Adolescents With Anorexia Nervosa in Inpatient and Day Hospital Treatment: A Retrospective Pilot Study Open
[This corrects the article DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2021.653482.].
View article: Coping With Adolescents Affected by Anorexia Nervosa: The Role of Parental Personality Traits
Coping With Adolescents Affected by Anorexia Nervosa: The Role of Parental Personality Traits Open
Introduction Anorexia nervosa (AN) promotes psychological distress in caregivers who adopt different coping strategies. Dysfunctional caregiving styles exacerbate further distress in the patient promoting the maintenance of the illness. We…
View article: Assessing Family Functioning Before and After an Integrated Multidisciplinary Family Treatment for Adolescents With Restrictive Eating Disorders
Assessing Family Functioning Before and After an Integrated Multidisciplinary Family Treatment for Adolescents With Restrictive Eating Disorders Open
The present study presents an investigation of family functioning in the families of adolescents with severe restrictive eating disorders (REDs) assessed before and 6 months after a multidisciplinary family treatment program that combined …
View article: Improvements on Clinical Status of Adolescents With Anorexia Nervosa in Inpatient and Day Hospital Treatment: A Retrospective Pilot Study
Improvements on Clinical Status of Adolescents With Anorexia Nervosa in Inpatient and Day Hospital Treatment: A Retrospective Pilot Study Open
Introduction: Medical and psychiatric complications and treatment compliance are important considerations in determining the treatment program for patients with severe anorexia nervosa (AN). Clinical practice guidelines agree that an outpa…
View article: Food Addiction in a Group of Italian Adolescents Diagnosed for Eating Disorder
Food Addiction in a Group of Italian Adolescents Diagnosed for Eating Disorder Open
Research in patients with Eating Disorders (EDs) showed high rates of Food Addiction (FA) even in restrictive subtypes. The majority of studies were conducted on adult population. The present work aimed to describe and compared FA in adole…
View article: Autonomic response to the Adult Attachment Projective in anorexia nervosa
Autonomic response to the Adult Attachment Projective in anorexia nervosa Open
View article: Brain Stimulation and Behavioral Change
Brain Stimulation and Behavioral Change Open
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View article: New Treatment Perspectives in Adolescents With Anorexia Nervosa: The Efficacy of Non-invasive Brain-Directed Treatment
New Treatment Perspectives in Adolescents With Anorexia Nervosa: The Efficacy of Non-invasive Brain-Directed Treatment Open
Poor treatment outcomes are available for anorexia nervosa (AN) and treatment innovations are urgently needed. Recently, non-invasive neuromodulation tools have suggested to have potential for reducing an symptomatology targeting brain alt…
View article: Non-invasive brain stimulation treatment in a group of adolescents with anorexia
Non-invasive brain stimulation treatment in a group of adolescents with anorexia Open
Introduction Anorexia nervosa (AN) is characterized eating behaviors and body image disturbances. Given poor treatment outcomes are available for AN, treatment innovations are urgently needed. Recently, non-invasive neuromodulation tools h…