Binge-Eating Disorder
Many people with ultraprocessed food addiction not identified as needing treatment
BOSTON — Addiction to ultraprocessed food may be diagnosed similarly to other substance use disorders, and reducing stigma and tailored treatment are both important to improving cardiometabolic health, a speaker reported.
Disordered eating more common in PCOS, regardless of body weight
Women with polycystic ovary syndrome are more likely to have any form of disordered eating, particularly bulimia or binge eating disorder, suggesting a weight-neutral treatment plan could be beneficial, data show.
Breaking the stigma: Addressing disordered eating in the context of obesity
The relationship between obesity and disordered eating behaviors represents a complex combination of psychological, physiological and environmental influences.
Phase 3 solriamfetol trial initiated for treatment of binge-eating disorder in adults
Axsome Therapeutics has initiated a phase 3 trial of solriamfetol to assess its safety and efficacy for the treatment of binge-eating disorder among adults, according to a company press release.
Amneal receives FDA approval for Vyvanse generic for ADHD, binge-eating disorder
Amneal Pharmaceuticals has received an abbreviated new drug application from the FDA for its lisdexamfetamine dimesylate capsules to treat ADHD in patients aged 6 years and older and moderate to severe binge-eating disorder in adults.
FDA approves Vyvanse generics for ADHD, binge-eating disorder
The FDA has approved multiple first generics of Vyvanse capsules and chewable tablets for ADHD in patients aged 6 years and older, as well as for moderate to severe binge-eating disorder in adults.
Naltrexone/bupropion maintenance therapy for binge-eating disorder superior to placebo
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. — Adults with binge-eating disorder who were given acute naltrexone/bupropion performed better with similar maintenance treatment compared with placebo, per data from the American Society of Clinical Psychopharmacology annual meeting.
APA releases new guidelines for assessment, treatment of eating disorders
The American Psychiatric Association plans to align treatment of eating disorders with a focus on risk-benefit analysis of physical and psychosocial factors, according to new guidelines published in the American Journal of Psychiatry.
Children, older adults are underrepresented in eating disorder trials
Children, adolescents and older adults were underrepresented in U.S. clinical trials investigating eating disorders, despite federal guidance urging increased participation of individuals of all ages, according to researchers.
People with eating disorders have nine times greater risk for lifetime OCD
Individuals with eating disorders had nearly nine times greater risk for lifetime OCD and eight times greater risk for current OCD vs. healthy controls, according to results of an epidemiological meta-analysis.