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. 2022 Jun;63(6):294-298.
doi: 10.11622/smedj.2022078.

Eating disorders in children and adolescents

Juliet Sher Kit Tan  1 , Lynnette Ee Sing Tan  2 , Courtney Davis  1 , Chu Shan Elaine Chew  1
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Eating disorders in children and adolescents

Juliet Sher Kit Tan et al. Singapore Med J. 2022 Jun.
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Relevant history to screen for an eating disorder:
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Possible physical examination findings of patients with eating disorders:
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Complications that would necessitate admission for medical stabilisation:
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Complications of eating disorders and malnutrition:
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