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Improving food provision in child care in England: a stakeholder analysis. [PDF]

, 2011
OBJECTIVE: To review national policy governing nutrition in child-care settings and explore policy translation at a regional and local level in the South East of England. DESIGN: Semi-structured interviews with regional experts.
Cécile Knai, Buttivant, Helen, Knai, Cécile, Helen Buttivant   +3 more
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Data‐Driven SuStaIn Model of Disability Progression in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective To determine whether ordinal Subtype and Stage Inference (SuStaIn) applied to routine ALSFRS‐R item scores can identify reproducible disability progression patterns in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and provide clinically meaningful staging.
Giammarco Milella, Veria Vacchiano, Vittorio Velucci, Stefano Zoccolella, Rocco Liguori, Giovanni Defazio   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Impact of Sarcopenia on Overall Survival in Patients With Resectable Periampullary Cancer: A Retrospective Study

JGH Open
Background and Aim Sarcopenia is commonly observed in patients with periampullary cancer. Even in early‐stage cases, it is associated with higher morbidity and poor postoperative outcomes.
Kontee Wongseree, Tanawat Pattarapuntakul, Tanawat Jongraksak, Thanawin Wong, Nisa Netinatsunton, Wisitsak Pakdee, Pramot Tanutit, Natee Ina, Thakerng Pitakteerabundit, Pimsiri Sripongpun   +9 more
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Immunosuppressive Drug Use in Limited Systemic Sclerosis: An International Survey

Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
Objective Current guidelines recommend immunosuppressive treatment for diffuse cutaneous systemic sclerosis but are less clear on their use in limited cutaneous systemic sclerosis (lcSSc) in the absence of internal organ complications. We conducted an international survey to understand current immunosuppressive drug prescribing patterns in lcSSc ...
Sabrina Hoa, Yicheng Mu, Marie Hudson, Janet Pope   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Gut–Heart Axis in Systemic Sclerosis: Evidence From a Large Prospective Early Disease Cohort

Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
Objective Cardiac involvement significantly impacts prognosis in systemic sclerosis (SSc), highlighting the need for early risk stratification. Gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms are common and often manifest early. Emerging data suggest a link between GI and cardiac manifestations, possibly through shared mechanisms like dysautonomia.
Francesca R. Di Ciommo, Ashish P. Balar, Aidan K. Strother, Subhash Kulkarni, Michael Hughes, Brian Skaug, Maureen D. Mayes, Shervin Assassi, Ali Y. Ayla, Zsuzsanna H. McMahan   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Development of the Nursing Nutritional Care Behaviors Scale (B-NNC) in Italian and Psychometric Validation of Its German Translation in Austria

Nursing Reports
Background/Objectives: Malnutrition among older adults remains a significant healthcare issue, yet existing questionnaires primarily measure knowledge and attitudes rather than actual behaviors.
Rosario Caruso, Loris Bonetti, Silvia Belloni, Cristina Arrigoni, Arianna Magon, Gianluca Conte, Valentina Tommasi, Silvia Cilluffo, Maura Lusignani, Stefano Terzoni, Silvia Bauer   +10 more
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Nutritional Assessment of Patients Receiving Hospital-based Home Care Services

, 2008
Purpose: We evaluated patient nutritional status in a home care setting. Method: We recruited 81 patients who received in-home care using a screening sheet.
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Determinants of Body Mass Index in Early Systemic Sclerosis: Implications for Nutritional Risk Stratification

Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
Objective Gastrointestinal (GI) involvement can lead to malnutrition in patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc). Body mass index (BMI) remains the most widely used marker to screen nutritional status. We aimed to identify predictors of lower BMI in patients with SSc. Methods Patients with SSc from a prospective US cohort meeting 2013 American College of
Ali Y. Ayla, Meng Zhang, Bingrui Chen, Claudia Pedroza, Brian Skaug, Maureen Mayes, Michael Hughes, Shervin Assassi, Zsuzsanna H. McMahan   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Eating Behavior Patterns, Food Group Intake Frequency, and Sarcopenia in Community‐Dwelling Older Adults: A Cross‐Sectional Study From the Kashiwa Study

Health Science Reports
Background and Aim A protein‐rich and diverse diet is essential for maintaining muscle health, but issues such as eating alone, shopping difficulties, and reduced appetite negatively impact dietary habits in older adults.
Tomoki Tanaka, Fumika Kamijo, Hiroko Ito, Koji Kurata, Katsuya Iijima   +4 more
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A mediation analysis of family members’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices in nutritional and dietary management for gastric cancer patients

Frontiers in Medicine
BackgroundGastric cancer is a leading cause of global cancer mortality, especially in China, with high incidence and death rates. Nutritional status is crucial for prognosis, yet adherence to dietary guidelines remains low.
Cailian Liu, Min Wei, Lijuan Song
doaj   +1 more source