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Aging, Nutritional Status and Health [PDF]

Healthcare, 2015
The older population is increasing worldwide and in many countries older people will outnumber younger people in the near future. This projected growth in the older population has the potential to place significant burdens on healthcare and support services.
Leslie, Wilma, Hankey, Catherine
openaire   +3 more sources

Cardiovascular Risk Factors Associated With the Metabolically Healthy Obese (MHO) Phenotype Compared to the Metabolically Unhealthy Obese (MUO) Phenotype in Children

Frontiers in Endocrinology, 2020
Background: In pediatric age the prevalence of obesity is high. Obese children who do not have other risk factors than excess weight have been defined as “metabolically healthy obese” (MHO).Aim: The aim of this study is to evaluate, in a population of ...
Simonetta Genovesi, Simonetta Genovesi, Laura Antolini, Antonina Orlando, Luisa Gilardini, Simona Bertoli, Simona Bertoli, Marco Giussani, Cecilia Invitti, Elisa Nava, Maria Grazia Battaglino, Alessandro Leone, Maria Grazia Valsecchi, Gianfranco Parati   +13 more
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The Role of Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation in Ataxia‐Telangiectasia

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Ataxia‐telangiectasia (A‐T) is a DNA repair disorder characterized by neurodegeneration, immunodeficiency, and cancer predisposition. Hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT) is an established therapy in related disorders such as Fanconi anemia (FA) and Nijmegen breakage syndrome (NBS), but its role in A‐T is unclear.
Laila Alkhouli, Seth Rotz, Masatoshi Takagi, Richa Sharma   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Increased Risk of Sarcomas in Children With Congenital Anomalies: Findings From the Genetic Overlap Between Anomalies and Cancer in Kids (GOBACK) Registry Linkage Study

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Pediatric sarcomas are a heterogeneous group of tumors that contribute disproportionately to cancer mortality in children. Although congenital anomalies are among the strongest known risk factors for childhood cancer, the risk of specific sarcoma subtypes among affected individuals has not yet been thoroughly evaluated. Procedure We
Russ Wolters, Ji Yun Tark, Tiffany M. Chambers, Tania A. Desrosiers, Michael E. Scheurer, Charles Shumate, Wendy N. Nembhard, Mahsa M. Yazdy, Eirini Nestoridi, Amanda E. Janitz, Jean Paul Tanner, Russell S. Kirby, Jason L. Salemi, Yao Yu, Chad D. Huff, Sharon E. Plon, Philip J. Lupo, Jeremy M. Schraw   +17 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Impact of Controlling Nutritional Status (CONUT) score on functional prognosis in hospitalized elderly patients with acute osteoporotic vertebral fractures

BMC Geriatrics, 2022
Background Nutritional status, which is associated with osteoporosis and muscle weakness is considered an important factor in the management of acute osteoporotic vertebral fracture (AOVF). However, few reports have investigated the nutritional status of
Tetsuto Yamaura, Fumihiro Arizumi, Keishi Maruo, Kazuya Kishima, Norichika Yoshie, Tomoyuki Kusukawa, Fumiaki Imamura, Toshiya Tachibana   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Infection Control Practices for Vascular Access Management in Hemodialysis: Results From a Nationwide Survey of Japanese National University Hospitals

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction Bloodstream infections due to repeated vascular access (VA) puncture and circuit connections remain major concerns in hemodialysis. Therefore, we examined current practices for glove, disinfectant, and personal protective equipment (PPE) use according to VA type in national university hospitals in Japan.
Aiko Yamada, Makoto Harada, Tadahiko Kikugawa, Takeshi Nakata, Koji Hashimoto, Tsuneo Konta, Yuji Kamijo   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Determinants of Glucose Tolerance in a Population Without Overt Diabetes: The Role of β-Cell Glucose Sensitivity, Insulin Sensitivity, and Insulin Clearance

Metabolites
Background/Objectives: To investigate how β-cell glucose sensitivity, insulin clearance, and insulin sensitivity interact to determine glucose tolerance in a population without overt diabetes.
Beatrice Marelli, Andrea Foppiani, Federica Sileo, Giorgia Pozzi, Silvia Gallosti, Chiara Cappellini, Andrea Mari, Simona Bertoli, Alberto Battezzati   +8 more
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A Bibliometric Analysis of Publications in Uremic Toxins From 1991 to 2024

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Uremic toxins are a growing area of research in nephrology, with significant implications in the progression and treatment of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and the management of end‐stage kidney disease (ESKD). This bibliometric analysis aims to evaluate the global research trends, key contributors, and the impact of publications in ...
Yuh‐Shan Ho, Karim M. Soliman, Wisit Cheungpasitporn, Wannasit Wathanavasin, Ahmed Daoud, Ahmed I. Kamal, Balázs Szamosfalvi, Tibor Fülöp   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Glycemic index of some protein-free food products for individuals with non-dialysis-dependent chronic kidney disease

Nutrition & Metabolism
Background Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a major public health issue and the third leading cause of death globally. In the conservative phase of CKD, a low-protein diet is recommended to slow disease progression, and protein-free products are commonly ...
Alessandro Leone, Francesca Menichetti, Franca Criscuoli, Giovanni Fiorillo, Stefano Ravasenghi, Maria Cristina Casiraghi, Simona Bertoli   +6 more
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Prognosis of Long‐Term Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy and the Impact of Combined Continuous Intravenous Sodium Infusion Therapy

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction Patients requiring long‐term continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) generally have poor prognoses. This study evaluated whether adding continuous intravenous sodium infusion (cIVNa) is associated with improved hemodynamics and outcomes in patients undergoing long‐term CRRT for ≥ 7 days.
Akinori Yamaguchi, Atsuyoshi Mita, Kosuke Sonoda, Makoto Harada, Koji Hashimoto, Hiroshi Imamura, Yuji Kamijo   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source