Medical Complications of Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa.
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| Abstract |
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Anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa are mental illnesses with associated complications affecting all body systems with arguably the highest mortality of all mental health disorders. A comprehensive medical evaluation is an essential first step in the treatment of anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa. Weight restoration and cessation of purging behaviors are often essential components in the management of medical complications of these illnesses. |
| Year of Publication |
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2019
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| Journal |
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The Psychiatric clinics of North America
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| Volume |
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42
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| Issue |
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2
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| Number of Pages |
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263-274
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| ISSN Number |
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0193-953X
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| URL |
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https://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/S0193-953X(19)30014-0
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| DOI |
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10.1016/j.psc.2019.01.009
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| Short Title |
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Psychiatr Clin North Am
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