Evidence-based treatment of anorexia nervosa.
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چکیده
This paper addresses the question "Is evidence-based treatment of anorexia nervosa possible?" "Barely" is the conclusion drawn. New forms of treatment are needed for adults with anorexia nervosa, and the true value of family-based treatment for adolescents has yet to be established.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- The International journal of eating disorders
دوره 37 Suppl شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2005