Commentary
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: It is time to change the approach in diagnosis and management
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a common and very distressing condition in women of reproductive age. International evidence-based guideline for the assessment and management of polycystic ovary syndrome was published in 2018, with a governance including an international advisory board from six continents.
Carole Wehbe Chidiac
Review
Enhanced cognitive behaviour therapy for adolescents with eating disorders: A systematic review of current status and future perspectives
This systematic review analysed published data on the effectiveness of enhanced cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT-E) for adolescents with eating disorders. Of the 28 papers retrieved, eight (6 case series, 1 prospective cohort study, and 1 non-randomized effectiveness trial) met the inclusion criteria and revealed the following five findings.
Dalle Grave Riccardo, Conti Maddalena, Sartirana Massimiliano, Sermattei Selvaggia, Calugi Simona
Original article
Evaluating renal function and defining protein requirements in patients affected by anorexia nervosa: a case report
Anorexia Nervosa (AN) is associated with high somatic comorbidities. Among them, impaired renal function is frequently overlooked by physicians. Since a high rate of individuals affected by AN may become chronically ill, assessing renal function is crucial to prevent further deterioration of the kidney-related condition.
Giovanna Onfiani, Francesca Carubbi, Elisa Pellegrini
Commentary
Is comorbid depression related to weight gain during treatment of anorexia nervosa?
In a recent review article, Eskild-Jensen et al. (2020) aimed to examine “comorbid depression as a negative predictor of weight gain during treatment of anorexia nervosa” (cf. title, p. 605) or more generally “the influence of psychiatric comorbidity on weight gain during treatment of anorexia nervosa” (cf. abstract, p. 605).
Adrian Meule, Sandra Schlegl, Ulrich Voderholzer
Original article
Disturbo da binge-eating – Un update
Binge-eating disorder (BED) is characterized by the presence of recurrent binge-eating episodes not followed by the recurrent use of compensatory behaviors, occurring at least once a week for three months...
Riccardo Dalle Grave, Massimiliano Sartirana, Simona Calugi
Original article
LA CBT-E a distanza nei programmi di riabilitazione residenziale intensiva per i disturbi dell’alimentazione durante l’epidemia COVID-19
Nella nostra Unità di Riabilitazione Nutrizionale Intensiva di Villa del Principe (Genova - Italia) l’utilizzo di soluzioni di terapia a distanza per somministrare la terapia cognitivo comportamentale migliorata (CBT-E) è stata una scelta obbligata per garantire la continuità dei programmi di cura dei pazienti con disturbi dell’alimentazione.
Marco Massa
Original article
Treatment of avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder: a systematic review
This study aimed to conduct a systematic review on the effects of available treatments for avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID).
Anna Dalle Grave, Walter Sapuppo
Original article
L’approccio del counseling nutrizionale al paziente affetto da obesità
The Nutritional Counseling consists of a set of techniques of conducting the nutritional meeting, aimed at creating a good relational climate; it comes to help, through a non-judgemental approach.
Emanuela Oliveri, Fabio Scaramelli, Stefania Macagno
Original article
Regular eating, not intermittent fasting, is the best strategy for a healthy eating control
Intermitting fasting has been proposed as a dietary strategy to improve general health indicators, slow or reverse disease processes and aging.
Riccardo Dalle Grave
Position paper
Il ruolo dello psicologo nella gestione dell’obesità: Position Paper di AIDAP
AIDAP, in this position paper, recommends to completely reconsider the role of the psychologist, not only in the assessment, but also in the obesity management.
Simona Calugi, Selvaggia Sermattei, Massimiliano Sartirana, Lucia Camporese, Domenico Filardo, Sara Campagna, Arianna Banderali, Marco Massa, Francesco Iarrera, Riccardo Dalle Grave