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Catecholamine Metabolism and Body Weight in Anorexia Nervosa

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 January 2018

Suzanne F. Abraham ,
P. J. V. Beumont  and
Deirdre M. Cobbin
Suzanne F. Abraham
Affiliation:
Department of Psychiatry, University of Sydney, New South Wales 2006, Australia
P. J. V. Beumont*
Affiliation:
Department of Psychiatry, University of Sydney, NSW 2006 Australia
Deirdre M. Cobbin
Affiliation:
School of Behavioural Science, Macquaire University, North Ryde, New South Wales 2113, Australia
*
∗Correspondence.
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Summary

Urinary MHPG (3-methoxy-4-hydroxyphenyl-ethylene glycol) was measured in seven anorexia nervosa patients during a bed rest and refeeding programme. MHPG levels were positively related to increase in body weight.

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Research Article
Information
The British Journal of Psychiatry , Volume 138 , Issue 3 , March 1981 , pp. 244 - 247
Copyright
Copyright © Royal College of Psychiatrists, 1981 

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