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Monday, June 26, 2006 11:47 AM
posted by R. Shock

Anorexia Nervosa - Genetic Links

Researchers with the University of North Carolina's eating disorders program have discovered evidence that Anorexia Nervosa may have a genetic component. In groundbreaking research, scientists studied data on sets of twins from the Swedish Twin Registry, a sample population of 31,406 people in total.

Dr. Cynthia Bulik, Ph.D., professor of psychiatry and director of the study said, "We have gone through far too much time when parents are blamed for causing this disorder." Dr. Bulik further elaborated that people struggling with Anorexia are "fighting their biology."

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Rolf B. Gainer, Ph.D., Diplomate ABDA, is the Chief Executive Office at Brookhaven Hospital and the Vice President of Rehabilitation Institutes of America. Dr. Gainer has been involved in the design and operation of treatment programs since 1977.

Stephen Harnish, MD is the Medical Director of Brookhaven Hospital. Dr. Harnish is a member of the American Psychiatric Association and is well known in Oklahoma for his informative radio and television appearances.

Aric Thorpe, MHR, is Brookhaven Hospital's Pastoral Liaison Representative. He conducts the quarterly Minister's Lifeline series and provides mental health information to pastors and clergy.

Sarah McGee, BA, serves as the Community Education Provider for Brookhaven Hospital. She provides information on mental health and drug and alcohol treatment to healthcare professionals in Oklahoma and surrounding states.

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