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An open label randomized multicentre phase IIIb trial comparing parenteral substitution versus best supportive nutritional care in subjects with pancreatic adenocarcinoma receiving 5-FU plus oxaliplatin as 2^nd or higher line chemotherapy regarding clinical benefit - PANUSCO

BMC Cancer, 2009
Background Pancreatic cancer is an extremely aggressive malignancy. Subjects are afflicted with a variety of disconcerting symptoms, including profound cachexia. Recent data indicate that the outcome of oncological patients suffering from cancer cachexia
Rötzer Ingeborg, Büchler Markus W, Ose Jennifer, Wente Moritz N, Märten Angela, Decker-Baumann Christiane, Karapanagiotou-Schenkel Irini, Harig Sabine, Schmidt Jan, Jäger Dirk   +9 more
doaj   +1 more source

Post-Discharge Nutrition Care Instructions for Malnourished Adults [PDF]

, 2018
Malnutrition remains an insidious yet common ailment among hospitalized adults, with prevalence estimates ranging from 4-45%. Multiple studies confirm the adverse effects of malnutrition, which include prolonged length of stay, readmissions, higher ...
Brooks, MPHc, Madeline, Frasso, PhD, MSc, CPH, Rosemary, Papas, PhD, MS, Mia   +2 more
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Splenic stiffness does not predict esophageal varices in children with portal hypertension

Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective To investigate ultrasound parameters, particularly splenic stiffness, as predictors of pediatric esophageal varices. Methods We included all children aged 0–19 years who underwent esophagogastroduodenoscopy, for variceal screening or surveillance, and abdominopelvic ultrasound with splenic elastography measurement.
Margaux Jezequel, Mohamed El Fayoumi, Madeleine Aumar, Léa Tran, Clémence Saingier, Hélène Behal, Matthieu Antoine, Fréderic Gottrand   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Cow's milk protein allergy with protein‐losing enteropathy under the scope

JPGN Reports, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objectives Cow's milk protein allergy (CMPA) is very frequent in infants. Presentation is variable, and symptoms fluctuate in intensity. Diagnosis can be challenging as it is mostly clinical. In severe cases, patients can present with anasarca secondary to protein‐losing enteropathy (PLE).
Morgane Thorens‐Borgeat, Géraldine Blanchard‐Rohner, Salim Ramadan, Jean‐Christophe Caubet, Laetitia‐Marie Petit, Valerie McLin, Anne‐Laure Rougemont   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Chronic atrial and intestinal dysrythmia syndrome: A late‐onset intestinal pseudo‐obstruction and cardiac dysfunction due to an SGO1 mutation

JPGN Reports, EarlyView.
Abstract Objectives Pediatric intestinal pseudo‐obstruction (PIPO) is a rare, heterogeneous, and severe gut motility disorder. In 2014, Chetaille et al. described chronic atrial and intestinal dysrhythmia (CAID) syndrome associated with a recessive SGO1 mutation (p.Lys23Glu) linking it to both intestinal pseudo‐obstruction and cardiac dysrhythmia. This
Linda Adouane, Pierre Poinsot, Julie Castilloux, Dorothée Dal Soglio, Christophe Faure   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Multicenter study of continuing ustekinumab after intravenous induction reactions in pediatric Crohn's disease

JPGN Reports, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Reactions to intravenous ustekinumab for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) occur, the frequency of which is uncertain. It is unclear how often subcutaneous treatment is continued after reactions to the intravenous dose, or how well it is tolerated.
Joann Samalik, Andrew Singer, Sabina Ali, Archana Anandakrishnan, Michaella K. Baker, Jana Creps, Camila Khorrami, Ross M. Maltz, Lauren Manning, Jonathan Moses, Brad Pasternak, Perseus V. Patel, Dianne C. Singer, David L. Suskind, Becca Trombler, Jeremy Adler, for the ImproveCareNow Pediatric IBD Learning Health System   +16 more
wiley   +1 more source

Intestinal transplantation: current status and latest developments. [PDF]

, 1999
Intestinal transplantation is no longer an experimental procedure and is the treatment of choice for patients with irreversible intestinal failure that cannot be maintained on total parenteral nutrition (TPN).
Doria, C, Marino, IR, Starzl, TE
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Decline in gut motility of cerebral palsy patients after a triggering event: A discussion on invasive versus conservative management

JPGN Reports, EarlyView.
Abstract Objectives Patients with cerebral palsy (CP) often have gastrointestinal dysmotility. An inciting event, such as infection, may lead to progressive decline in bowel motility and episodes of acute pediatric intestinal pseudo‐obstruction (PIPO).
Zoe Saenz, Elizabeth Reynolds, Jamie E. Anderson, Payam Saadai, Maheen Hassan   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Small bowel and liver/small bowel transplantation in children. [PDF]

, 1993
A clinical trial of intestinal transplantation was initiated at the University of Pittsburgh in May 1990. Eleven children received either a combined liver/small bowel graft (n = 8) or an isolated small bowel graft (n = 3).
Nour, B, Reyes, J, Starzl, TE, Todo, S, Tzakis, AG   +4 more
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Nutrition management of children with acute necrotizing pancreatitis following asparaginase: A case series

JPGN Reports, EarlyView.
Abstract Asparaginase is a critical component of modern therapy for acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). Its use has improved cure rates for both children and adults with this disease. However, asparaginase therapy can be complicated by significant toxicities, including acute pancreatitis (AP).
Jodie Greear, Lauren Steele, Hope D. Swanson, Nickhill Bhakta, Hiroto Inaba, Ching‐Hon Pui, Karen Smith, Seth E. Karol   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source