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alendronate and Anorexia Nervosa

alendronate has been researched along with Anorexia Nervosa in 3 studies

alendronic acid : A 1,1-bis(phosphonic acid) that is methanebis(phosphonic acid) in which the two methylene hydrogens are replaced by hydroxy and 3-aminopropyl groups.

Anorexia Nervosa: An eating disorder that is characterized by the lack or loss of APPETITE, known as ANOREXIA. Other features include excess fear of becoming OVERWEIGHT; BODY IMAGE disturbance; significant WEIGHT LOSS; refusal to maintain minimal normal weight; and AMENORRHEA. This disorder occurs most frequently in adolescent females. (APA, Thesaurus of Psychological Index Terms, 1994)

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Osteopenia is a serious medical complication of anorexia nervosa, with no known effective treatment."6.71Alendronate for the treatment of osteopenia in anorexia nervosa: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. ( Carey, D; Golden, NH; Hertz, S; Iglesias, EA; Jacobson, MS; Meyer, W; Schebendach, J; Shenker, IR, 2005)
"Osteopenia is a serious medical complication of anorexia nervosa, with no known effective treatment."2.71Alendronate for the treatment of osteopenia in anorexia nervosa: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. ( Carey, D; Golden, NH; Hertz, S; Iglesias, EA; Jacobson, MS; Meyer, W; Schebendach, J; Shenker, IR, 2005)

Research

Studies (3)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's2 (66.67)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's1 (33.33)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Tough DeSapri, K1
Batur, P1
Golden, NH1
Iglesias, EA1
Jacobson, MS1
Carey, D1
Meyer, W1
Schebendach, J1
Hertz, S1
Shenker, IR1
Ott, SM1

Trials

1 trial available for alendronate and Anorexia Nervosa

ArticleYear
Alendronate for the treatment of osteopenia in anorexia nervosa: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.
    The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism, 2005, Volume: 90, Issue:6

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Alendronate; Amenorrhea; Anorexia Nervosa; Body Weight; Bone Density; Bone Diseas

2005

Other Studies

2 other studies available for alendronate and Anorexia Nervosa

ArticleYear
Osteoporosis Management.
    Journal of women's health (2002), 2020, Volume: 29, Issue:3

    Topics: Alendronate; Anorexia Nervosa; Bone and Bones; Bone Density Conservation Agents; Contraceptives, Ora

2020
Letter re: alendronate in anorexia nervosa.
    The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism, 2005, Volume: 90, Issue:9

    Topics: Adult; Alendronate; Anorexia Nervosa; Female; Fetus; Humans

2005