Prof Paul Hutton P.Hutton@napier.ac.uk
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Deep brain stimulation for anorexia nervosa
Hutton, Paul
Authors
Abstract
Extract:
Nir Lipsman and colleagues conclude that deep brain stimulation (DBS) is safe for those with anorexia, on the basis of a study of six patients (April 20, p 1361). However, they did not report the results of neuropsychological assessments, which would have seemed important to do in a trial of an invasive treatment. Without such data, we cannot rule out adverse effects on cognitive functioning or other domains, such as personality. The authors also argue....
Citation
Hutton, P. (2013). Deep brain stimulation for anorexia nervosa. Lancet, 382(9889), 305-306
Journal Article Type | Letter |
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Acceptance Date | Jul 1, 2013 |
Publication Date | Jul 27, 2013 |
Deposit Date | Dec 15, 2016 |
Journal | Lancet |
Print ISSN | 0140-6736 |
Publisher | Elsevier |
Peer Reviewed | Not Peer Reviewed |
Volume | 382 |
Issue | 9889 |
Pages | 305-306 |
Keywords | Deep brain stimulation, anorexia nervosa, |
Public URL | http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/455693 |
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