Publications by authors named "B Matheson"

Ischemic wounds are frequently encountered in clinical practice and may be related to ischemia secondary to diabetes, peripheral artery disease and other chronic conditions. Angiogenesis is critical to the resolution of ischemia. Hydrogen sulfide (HS) is now recognized as an important factor in this process.

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Objective: While Family-based treatment for anorexia nervosa (FBT-AN) is effective for weight restoration and improvement in eating-related cognitions, its effect on exercise attitudes and behaviors is little studied. Compulsive exercise is common in AN and often challenging to change.

Method: This secondary analysis examined changes in attitudes toward compulsive exercise (Compulsive Exercise Test-CET) and behaviors (Eating Disorder Examination-EDE) using data from a randomized clinical trial testing an adjunctive treatment for adolescents with AN who failed to gain 2.

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Objective: Research on treatments for children with avoidant restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) is needed. This pilot case series describes outcome data for 20 children ages 6-12 years old with a diagnosis of ARFID and who are low-weight.

Method: Participants were recruited nationwide as part of an ongoing randomized clinical trial.

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This article aims to review the current evidence-based psychotherapy and psychopharmacological treatments for adults and youths with bulimia nervosa (BN) and binge-eating disorder (BED). Treatments for adults and for children and adolescents are discussed separately, including developmental considerations in the management of these disorders among youths. Although several evidence-based psychotherapy and psychopharmacological treatment options have been established for adults with BN or BED, there is much less empirical support for the management of these eating disorders among children and adolescents.

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Background: The leading evidence-based treatment for anorexia nervosa (AN) in adolescents is Family-based Treatment (FBT). However, due to the intensive training requirements and lack of practitioners, it is often difficult for families to access FBT. Thus, innovations that improve access to care are needed.

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