Wednesday, November 21, 2012

An Opportunity To Spot Hidden Problems - Teen ER Patients With Eating Disorders

Could the emergency room be a good place to spot undiagnosed eating disorders among teens, and help steer them to treatment? A new study from the University of Michigan suggests that could be the case. Researchers screened more than 940 teens and young adults aged 14 years to 20 years for eating disorders, as part of their visit to the U-M Emergency Department for any non-psychiatric reason. They found that 16 percent - more than one in every 6 - had indications of an eating disorder... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

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