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Published on: May 10, 2022
Editorial: Biological Therapies and Eating Disorders
Hubertus Himmerich1,2,3, Beate Herpertz-Dahlmann4, Sabrina Mörkl5
1Department of Psychological Medicine, Centre for Research in Eating and Weight Disorders (CREW), Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience, King's College London, London, UK.
Objective:
Blood-based biomarkers and neuroimaging techniques have improved our understanding of the underlying biology of eating disorders (EDs) and have increased our diagnostic portfolio.
Method:
This editorial accompanies an article collection on novel biological approaches to treat EDs.
Results:
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.
Discussion:
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.
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