Maximal medical therapy in extensive subdural empyema of the brain and spinal cord
Severe subdural empyema (SDE) involving both the brain and spinal cord can be a life-threatening condition if not treated properly. We describe a malnourished patient with extensive spinal and intracranial SDE, whose poor prognosis prompted palliative ...
Fotis G Souslian +2 more
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Nutrition outcomes of HIV-infected malnourished adults treated with ready-to-use therapeutic food in sub-Saharan Africa: a longitudinal study. [PDF]
: BACKGROUND: Among people living with HIV/AIDS, nutritional support is increasingly recognized as a critical part of the essential package of care, especially for patients in sub-Saharan Africa.
Ahoua, L +8 more
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Potential of isothiocyanate sulforaphane from broccoli to combat obesity and type 2 diabetes: involvement of NRF2 regulatory pathway [PDF]
Biologically active food components are now considered to be remedies for the prevention and treatment of metabolic disorders of different etiology. The aim of this review was to analyze the current data on the application of isothiocyanate sulforaphane,
M. V. Ivanochko +2 more
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Making Decisions about Dietary Therapy in Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Treatment for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) deserves an informed shared decision-making process between patient and doctor. IBD spans a spectrum of phenotypes that impact each patient uniquely.
Sydney Solomon +2 more
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Nutritional therapy in the mechanically ventilated patients with acute brain injury
Background. Acute brain injury (ABI) is an acute cerebral disorder resulting from a trauma or cerebrovascular event (including subarachnoid hemorrhage, intracranial hemorrhage, or acute ischemic stroke). Therapeutic options for ABI are limited.
Ya.M. Pidhirnyi, R.O. Merza
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Eating As Treatment (EAT): A Stepped-Wedge, Randomized Controlled Trial of a Health Behavior Change Intervention Provided by Dietitians to Improve Nutrition in Patients With Head and Neck Cancer Undergoing Radiation Therapy (TROG 12.03) [PDF]
Purpose: Malnutrition in head and neck cancer (HNC) treatment is common and associated with poorer morbidity and mortality outcomes. This trial aimed to improve nutritional status during radiation therapy (RT) using a novel method of training dietitians ...
Baker, Amanda L. +11 more
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Endoscopic and clinical evaluation of treatment and prognosis of Cronkhite-Canada syndrome: a Japanese nationwide survey. [PDF]
BackgroundFirst reported in 1955, Cronkhite-Canada syndrome (CCS), a rare syndrome characterized by ectodermal abnormalities and inflammatory changes of the gastrointestinal tract mucosa, has been associated with a poor prognosis and life-threatening ...
Hibi, Toshifumi +8 more
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Objective of the study: Assess the health and quality of life in children with recurrent respiratory pathology and justify the effectiveness of comprehensive rehabilitation program to improve health involving additional nutritional support.Materials and ...
R. Z. Akhmetshin +5 more
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Role of Fibre in Nutritional Management of Pancreatic Diseases [PDF]
The role of fibre intake in the management of patients with pancreatic disease is still controversial. In acute pancreatitis, a prebiotic enriched diet is associated with low rates of pancreatic necrosis infection, hospital stay, systemic inflammatory ...
Badiali, Danilo +7 more
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Neuroprotective Herbs and Foods from Different Traditional Medicines and Diets
Plant secondary metabolites include an array of bioactive constituents form both medicinal and food plants able to improve human health. The exposure to these phytochemicals, including phenylpropanoids, isoprenoids and alkaloids, through correct dietary ...
Marcello Iriti +3 more
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