Characterization of the "seasonal" bulimic patient

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Seasonal and nonseasonal bulimia patients are compared preliminarily to examine possible distinctions among them. Seasonal bulimia patients form a subgroup. They have a lower binging behavior threshold, more bulimic behavior, and poor mood and feeling awareness. Many seasonal bulimics may follow a unique illness course. Binging sets in during childhood or early adolescence. Binging occurs without vomiting for several years during this period. However, the traits of a full bulimia syndrome emerge during late adolescence.

Health aspects, Women, Development and progression, Women's health

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Purging and nonpurging forms of bulimia nervosa in a community sample

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A psychiatric epidemiological survey conducted in Ontario, Canada is studied to determine differences in the purging and nonpurging forms of bulimia nervosa. The sample size yielded 62 individuals afflicted with the disease. Based on the information regarding childhood environment, comorbidity and family history, 45 of theses individuals exhibit the nonpurging subtype.

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Defining remission and relapse in bulimia nervosa

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The relapse rates obtained when definitions of both remission and relapse were systematically varied are compared and some consensus definitions related to relapse in bulimia nervosa (BN) are proposed. Results indicate the relapse rates at 19 months ranged from 21 percent to 55 percent depending in the definitions of remission and relapse applied.

Science & research, Diseases, Terminology, Recurrence (Disease)

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