Editorial: Biological Therapies and Eating Disorders.
Hubertus Himmerich, Beate Herpertz-Dahlmann, Sabrina Mörkl
European eating disorders review : the journal of the Eating Disorders Association December 15, 2024 DOI: 10.1002/erv.3166 via PubMed
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractBlood-based biomarkers and neuroimaging have advanced understanding of the biology of eating disorders and expanded diagnostic options. This editorial introduces a collection on novel biological treatments, including intermittent theta burst stimulation, therapeutic drug monitoring, pharmacological treatments (olanzapine, metreleptin, psychedelics, anti-inflammatory medications), microbiome-based treatments like pro- and prebiotics, and individually tailored approaches. Research on brain areas and bodily systems linked to memory, emotions, and immune function may broaden biological treatment options for people with eating disorders.
Study at a glance
| 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 |
| Citations | 4 |
| Key finding | Novel biological approaches, including brain stimulation, pharmacological treatments, and microbiome-based therapies, are being explored to expand 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.