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Excess Mortality Among Patients With Anorexia Nervosa Treated Involuntarily

International Journal of Eating Disorders, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective Anorexia nervosa (AN) is a severe psychiatric disorder with high morbidity and increased relative mortality compared to the general population. Involuntary treatment (IT) is implemented after exhausting voluntary treatment options. This study investigates mortality in patients with AN following IT, using IT as an indicator of patient
Line Bager, Katrine Holde, Janne Tidselbak Larsen, Loa Clausen, Zeynep Yilmaz, Benjamin Mac Donald, Liselotte Vogdrup Petersen   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Ketogenic diet therapy for children with super‐refractory status epilepticus in intensive care: International clinical practice recommendations

Epilepsia Open, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective We aimed to create practical recommendations to support healthcare teams starting ketogenic diet therapy (KDT) for children with super‐refractory status epilepticus in intensive care settings. Methods A literature review was conducted to extract published data on patient selection, diet prescription, diet initiation, monitoring, fine‐
Robyn Blackford, Victoria J. Whiteley, Isobel Hardy, Marisa Armeno, Tessa Bollard, J. Helen Cross, Christin Eltze, Susan George, Charlotte Howard, A. Laura Nijstad, Erin Talzzia, Chris Paget, Samiran Ray, Zoe Simpson, Elizabeth Song‐Pozderac, Agnieszka Szmurlo, Charlene Tan‐Smith, Lisa Vanatta, Elles van der Louw, Natasha E. Schoeler, on behalf of the Ketogenic Dietitians Research Network   +20 more
wiley   +1 more source

Assessment of nutritional status in children with acute respiratory failure: the prospective cohort observational study

Acta Medica Leopoliensia, 2020
Pneumonia plays a significant role in the development of acute respiratory failure in children. The risk factors of pneumonia are malnutrition (weight to age relation according to scores), low birth weight ( < 2500 g), and other factors.
O.V. Filyk, Ya.M. Pidhirnyy
doaj   +1 more source

Severe and Enduring Eating Disorders: A Qualitative Study of Patients' Experiences and Perceived Treatment Needs

European Eating Disorders Review, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective Approximately 25% of individuals with eating disorders develop severe and enduring eating disorders (SEEDs); yet effective treatments remain limited. This study explored lived experiences of SEEDs, focussing on past treatments, as well as current needs and hopes. Method Twenty participants with eating disorders of ≥ 7 years and prior
Emilia Kotilahti, Anu Ruusunen, Katarina Lindstedt, Rasmus Isomaa   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Time to recovery from severe acute malnutrition and predictors among children aged 6–59 months at public hospitals: retrospective follow-up study

Scientific Reports
Severe acute malnutrition is a major cause of illness and death among children under the age of five in Ethiopia. However, there is limited evidence regarding the success of treatment and the length of hospital stays for children with severe acute ...
Hailemariam Mekonnen Workie, Belay Hundera Sima, Aschalaw Afework Bitew, Dagnew Tigabu   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Sleep Health in Bulimia Nervosa: A Systematic Review

European Eating Disorders Review, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective Research on sleep in bulimia nervosa (BN) is methodologically varied and yields inconsistent findings. This review synthesised BN‐sleep studies and examined whether comorbid mood disorders contribute to sleep disturbance. Method PsycINFO, Medline (Ovid), and Scopus were searched for English or French quantitative studies comparing ...
Samantha Kenny, Malka Hershon, Linda Booij, Rebecca Burdayron, Marie‐Hélène Pennestri   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Recovery rate and determinants of severe acute malnutrition children treatment in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Systematic Reviews, 2019
Background Severe acute malnutrition affects more than 20 million children. Africa is pointed out as a region where the problem is highly prevalent. There were individual studies on the recovery rate and its determinants among children with severe acute ...
Kassahun Gebeyehu Yazew, Chanyalew Worku Kassahun, Amare Wondim Ewnetie, Habtamu Kerebih Mekonen, Endalamaw Salilew Abagez   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Prevalence and outcome of stress hyperglycaemia among severely malnourished children admitted to Mulago referral and teaching hospital in Kampala, Uganda

BMC Nutrition, 2018
Background Stress hyperglycaemia is a transient increase in blood glucose level during stressful events and is common in critically ill children. Several studies have demonstrated increased risk of mortality in these children.
Anita Tumwebaze, Elizabeth Kiboneka, Jamir Mugalu, Edward M. Kikabi, James K. Tumwine   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Neurolathyrism in Sub‐Saharan Africa—Assessing the Neurotoxic Risks of Lathyrus sativus Amid Drought and Food Security Challenges

Food Safety and Health, EarlyView.
Representation of grass pea consumption in drought‐stricken sub‐Saharan Africa sustains nutrition, but excess β‐ODAP exposure due to multiple reasons triggers neurolathyrism, a progressive neurotoxic disorder. ABSTRACT Neurolathyrism is a progressive motor neuron disease due to the consumption of Lathyrus sativus (grass pea) over long periods.
Biruk Demisse Ayalew, Muhammad Umar, Pakeezah Tabasum, Maria Qadri, Talha Farooq, Eskeatnaf Yosef Getachew, Zemichael Getu Alemayehu, Eden Haile Hagos, Hailemariam Shimelis Gebeyehu, Hanna Tsehay Abebe, Nuradin Abdi Ali, David Chinaecherem Innocent, Temesgen Mamo Sharew   +12 more
wiley   +1 more source

Healthcare providers’ implementation of severe acute malnutrition guidelines and the factors associated with it among healthcare providers working at public health facilities of South Wollo Zone, Northeast Ethiopia, in 2024

Health Research Policy and Systems
Background Health workers must implement severe acute malnutrition (SAM) guidelines to provide quality services for acutely malnourished children. Healthcare providers must adhere to the national severe acute malnutrition guidelines while treating ...
Mohamed Yimam, Asnakew Molla Mekonen, Mengistu Mera Mihiretu, Dagnachew Melak, Shbre Tsegaw, Fanos Yeshanew Ayele   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source