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Pyridostigmine in pediatric Intestinal pseudo-obstruction. case report of a 2-year old girl and literature review [PDF]
Pediatric chronic intestinal pseudo-obstruction is a rare disorder characterized by a severe impairment of gastrointestinal motility leading to intestinal obstruction symptoms in the absence of mechanical causes.
Caló, Girolamo +8 more
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Abstract Background Malnutrition is common among patients with decompensated liver cirrhosis and linked to poor prognosis. Guidelines recommend intensified nutrition support e.g. parenteral nutrition, but evidence regarding safety and effectiveness is scarce. We aimed to investigate the impact of nutrition support, specifically parenteral nutrition, on
Katharina L. Hupa‐Breier +10 more
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Abstract Background Head and neck cancer represents the seventh most common cancer diagnosis globally. Maintaining sufficient nutrition is important for preventing malnutrition (undernutrition) and muscle wasting, which contribute to worse outcomes, although many patients are unable to maintain adequate oral intake throughout treatment.
Nicole Kiss +21 more
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Abstract Background Nutrition assessment in patients receiving parenteral nutrition often relies on classical parameters with limited prognostic value. Morphofunctional tools such as phase angle and handgrip strength measurement offer a more comprehensive evaluation of nutrition status and may better predict clinical outcomes. Objective To evaluate the
Natalia Montero Madrid +13 more
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Background: Chylothorax is caused by thoracic lymphatic system injuries that leads to the lymph extravasating into the thoracic cavity. There are few reports comparing the therapeutic effects of enteral nutrition with medium-chain triglyceride and total ...
Jie Zheng +4 more
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Membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis in patients with chronic venous catheters: a case report and literature review. [PDF]
Chronic indwelling catheters have been reported to be associated with membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis (MPGN) via the activation of the classical complement pathway in association with bacterial infections such as coagulase negative ...
Nast, Cynthia C +3 more
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Abstract Background As patients with intestinal failure reach adulthood, transitioning to adult care remains challenging because of a lack of specialized programs. This study evaluated outcomes of patients who transitioned care from a pediatric intestinal rehabilitation program.
Gillian R. Goddard +10 more
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Total parenteral nutrition: A boon to non-functional gastrointestinal patients
About 25 years ago it became apparent that TPN had value in the management of critically ill patients who were not being normally nourished because they either had gastrointestinal failure or could not tolerate the enteral preparations offered.
Akhlak Ahmed Khan +4 more
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Does enternal nutrition affect clinical outcome? A systematic review of the randomized trials [PDF]
Background: Both parenteral nutrition (PN) and enteral nutrition (EN) are widely advocated as adjunctive care in patients with various diseases. A systematic review of 82 randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of PN published in 2001 found little, if any ...
Avenell, Alison +4 more
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Abstract Background Dietitians–nutritionists (DNs) play a key role in intensive care units (ICUs), yet their scope of practice varies across settings. This study aimed to describe the professional practices of DNs working in ICUs in Latin America and to identify factors associated with their level of professional activity.
Mirta Crovetto +18 more
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