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Recent research in anorexia nervosa has demonstrated specific and persistent neuropsychological deficits associated with specific, localized and unilateral abnormalities on neuroimaging. These point to an underlying neurobiological substrate, with a disconnection in neural circuitry being implicated. This article summarizes the most relevant studies presented at the 9th London International Conference on Eating Disorders and discusses the treatment implications.
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