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Treatment of enterocutaneous fistula with total parenteral nutrition in combination with octreotide: a case report

Liječnički vjesnik, 2023
Octreotide is an analog of the polypeptide hormone somatostatin, which can reduce gastrointestinal, biliary and pancreas secretion, as well as decrease gastrointestinal motility.
Antonia Alfirević, Dina Ljubas Kelečić, Patricia Barić, Ana Barišić   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Role of selenium in the pathophysiology of cardiorenal anaemia syndrome

ESC Heart Failure, Volume 12, Issue 2, Page 770-780, April 2025.
Abstract Chronic kidney disease (CKD) and cardiovascular disease (CVD) have multiple bidirectional mechanisms, and anaemia is one of the critical factors that are associated with the progression of the two disorders [referred to as cardiorenal anaemia syndrome (CRAS)].
Shigeyuki Arai, Minoru Yasukawa, Shigeru Shibata   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Depth‐Specific Effects of Acupuncture for Post‐Stroke Gastroparesis: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial of Deep Versus Superficial Needling

Gut Medicine, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Post‐stroke gastroparesis (GP) is a debilitating complication that severely impairs quality of life. Although abdominal acupuncture is widely used, robust evidence regarding its efficacy, particularly concerning the critical parameter of the needling depth, is still lacking.
Xiangcheng Wei, Can Wang, Yuan Qin, Lanping Li, Shiqing Zhao, Yee Hwee Cheong, Yang Guo, Lingyong Xiao, Xiaoyu Dai   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Transition From Parenteral to Enteral Nutrition and Postnatal Growth in Very Preterm Infants During Their First 28 Days of Life

Frontiers in Pediatrics, 2022
BackgroundNutrition practices for preterm infants during the first few weeks of life can be divided into three phases: the parenteral nutrition (PN), enteral nutrition (EN), and transition (TN) phases; the TN phase includes both PN and EN.
Na Wang, Jia Zhang, Bo Wang, Zhangbin Yu, Shuping Han, Huaiyan Wang, Rongrong Chen, Li Gu, Yan Gao, Weiwei Hou, Xingxing Lu   +10 more
doaj   +1 more source

Mortality after broad‐ versus narrow‐spectrum antibiotic treatment for patients with nursing and healthcare‐associated pneumonia: A nationwide retrospective cohort study

Journal of Hospital Medicine, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Nursing and healthcare‐associated pneumonia (NHCAP) is defined as pneumonia occurring in individuals with frequent healthcare contact, such as residents of care facilities or patients with impaired activities of daily living. The effectiveness of broad‐spectrum antibiotics in treating NHCAP remains unclear.
Jumpei Taniguchi, Shotaro Aso, Hiroki Matsui, Kiyohide Fushimi, Hideo Yasunaga   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Risk factors for carnitine deficiency in critically ill adults: A descriptive cross‐sectional study

Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Critical illness is a risk factor for carnitine deficiency. Carnitine deficiency may result in serious medical complications and poor clinical outcomes. This study aimed to identify the prevalence and potential predictors of carnitine deficiency.
Jennifer Gordon, Rebecca Brody, Hamed Samavat, Mireille Hamdan, Alexander L. Colonna, Jason B. Young, Laura D. Byham‐Gray   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Medication errors involving parenteral nutrition preparations and concentrated electrolytes in a pediatric hospital: A qualitative analysis

Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Parenteral nutrition and concentrated electrolytes are associated with medication errors in pediatrics; however, a systems‐based understanding of these errors is lacking. We aimed to describe the errors, contributing factors, and proposed defenses related to these medications in pediatrics.
Justiina Tuomisto, Anna‐Riia Holmström, Sini Kuitunen   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Total parenteral nutrition-induced Wernicke’s encephalopathy after oncologic gastrointestinal surgery

Open Medicine, 2020
Carl Wernicke described the disease bearing his name in 1881 and reported three cases characterized by the presence of mental confusion, ataxia, and ophthalmoplegia.
Fedeli Piergiorgio, Justin Davies Richard, Cirocchi Roberto, Popivanov Georgi, Bruzzone Paolo, Giustozzi Michela   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Rising Inpatient Demands for Inherited Metabolic Disorders: Impact on Pediatric Capacity

American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A, EarlyView.
Maria Paula Silva, Kirsten Havens, Katherine Arduini, Anne Kozek, Erika Vucko, Joel Charrow, Joshua Baker, Carlos E. Prada   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Surrogate measure of gut blood flow via superior mesenteric circulation on ultrasound in adults who underwent esophagectomy: A descriptive cohort study

Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Early enteral nutrition is recommended for critically ill patients. However, feeding an ischemic gastrointestinal tract with enteral nutrition may lead to gut necrosis. Although gut tolerance of enteral nutrition is assessed by various symptoms, none of them provide conclusive evidence of gut ischemia. We investigated the blood flow
Tomonori Narita, Kazuhiko Fukatsu, Reo Inoue, Satoshi Murakoshi, Midori Noguchi, Nana Matsumoto, Shoh Yajima, Koichi Yagi, Yoshifumi Baba   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source