Nat Rev Neurosci August 2009 PMID 19603056

New insights into symptoms and neurocircuit function of anorexia nervosa.

Walter H Kaye, Julie L Fudge, Martin Paulus

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The overall tone suggests a recognition of the research's significance, with references to Dr. Kaye’s work and advances in neuroimaging that support the neurobiological theories of anorexia nervosa. Words like ‘discussed,’ ‘referencing,’ and showing connections to established research imply a respectful but moderate reception, indicating that while the findings are valued, their immediate impact remains uncertain.

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Abstract in brief

  • People with anorexia nervosa are obsessively preoccupied with dieting and losing weight, leading to severe health issues or death.
  • There is debate about whether these symptoms are caused mainly by social and psychological factors or if they stem from primary brain circuit disruptions.
  • Recent brain imaging advances suggest that dysfunction in ventral and dorsal neural circuits, possibly linked to serotonin and dopamine changes, may underlie symptoms like interoceptive issues and altered reward processing in anorexia nervosa.]

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Jillian Rigert, DMD, MD, ACC
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@AnorexiaMyths This is discussed in Decoding Anorexia, Dr. Kaye's work: https://t.co/b7JEKurhrk

Sep 1, 2022 · 1 like · 1,663 followers View post →

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Jillian Rigert, DMD, MD, ACC
@jillian_rigert · X

@AnorexiaMyths This is discussed in Decoding Anorexia, Dr. Kaye's work: https://t.co/b7JEKurhrk

Sep 1, 2022 · 1 like · 1,663 followers View post →