Editorial: Biological Therapies and Eating Disorders.
Hubertus Himmerich, Beate Herpertz-Dahlmann, Sabrina Mörkl
European Eating Disorders Review December 15, 2024 DOI: 10.1002/erv.3166 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Editorial Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Interventions | intermittent theta burst stimulation therapeutic drug monitoring olanzapine metreleptin psychedelics anti-inflammatory medications prebiotics |
| Topics | Ketamine |
| Keywords | Anorexia nervosa Binge eating disorder Bulimia nervosa Deep brain stimulation Eating disorders Olanzapine Biological treatments Psychiatric medications Mental health therapies |
| Citations | 4 |
| Key points | Proposes that investigating brain areas and bodily systems related to memory, emotions, and immune function will expand biological treatment options for eating disorders. |
Abstract
Blood-based biomarkers and neuroimaging techniques have improved our understanding of the underlying biology of eating disorders (EDs) and have increased our diagnostic portfolio. This editorial accompanies an article collection on novel biological approaches to treat EDs. The collection covers intermittent theta burst stimulation, therapeutic drug monitoring, pharmacological treatments (olanzapine, metreleptin, psychedelics, and anti-inflammatory medications), microbiome-based treatments such as pro- and prebiotics, as well as individually tailored treatment approaches for EDs. Research of brain areas and bodily systems that are related to memory, emotions and immune function will hopefully expand the biological treatment options for people with EDs.
Citations in the library
Cites 2
- Novel treatments for anorexia nervosa: Insights from neuroplasticity research European Eating Disorders Review October 12, 2023
- Case report: Intramuscular ketamine or intranasal esketamine as a treatment in four patients with major depressive disorder and comorbid anorexia nervosa Frontiers in Psychiatry May 15, 2023