“Bradycardia is the most common medical complication in patients with anorexia nervosa, potentially affecting up to 95% of patients. Bradycardia is an abnormally low heart rate, including any heartbeat under 60 beats per minute (bpm). A normal heart rate ranges from 60-100 bpm. Bradycardia typically occurs alongside substantial weight loss. While bradycardia is most common…
Details“Many patients take laxatives to induce diarrhea to feel thinner, lighter or “empty.” Patients may also use laxatives to prevent the absorption of unwanted calories to lose weight or to avoid weight gain after binge eating. However, the effect on nutrient absorption is minimal, with only about a 12% reduction with use of laxatives. Patients…
DetailsLicensed marriage and family therapists and mental health counselors will be able to participate as Medicare providers starting January 1, 2024. This comes as an update to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule for 2024. For more information specific to MFTs and MHCs, read the FAQ sheet from the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services here.…
Details“Marathe now sees the world from a new lens. He has two daughters ages 5 and 8 and he plans to equip them with the tools and resources he never had and to teach them about being vulnerable. To teach them about empathy and love and what it’s like to walk a day in someone’s…
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