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Zhang RD, Jiang SQ, Yan FJ, Ruan L, Zhang CT, Quan XQ. The association of prealbumin, transferrin, and albumin with immunosenescence among elderly males. Aging Male 2024; 27:2310308. [PMID: 38317318 DOI: 10.1080/13685538.2024.2310308] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2023] [Accepted: 01/20/2024] [Indexed: 02/07/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVE As people get older, the innate and acquired immunity of the elderly are affected, resulting in immunosenescence. Prealbumin (PAB), transferrin (TRF), and albumin (ALB) are commonly used markers to monitor protein energy malnutrition (PEM). However, their relationship with the immune system has not been fully explored. METHODS In our study, a total of 93 subjects (≥65 years) were recruited from Tongji Hospital between January 2015 and February 2017. According to the serum levels of these proteins (PAB, TRF, and ALB), we divided the patients into the high serum protein group and the low serum protein group. Then, we compared the percent expression of lymphocyte subsets between two groups. RESULTS All the low serum protein groups (PAB, TRF, and ALB) had significant decreases in the percentage of CD4+ cells, CD3+CD28+ cells, CD4+CD28+ cells and significant increases in the percentage of CD8+ cells, CD8+CD28- cells. PAB, TRF, and ALB levels revealed positive correlations with CD4/CD8 ratio, proportions of CD4+ cells, CD3+CD28+ cells, CD4+CD28+ cells, and negative correlation with proportions of CD8+ cells, CD8+CD28- cells. CONCLUSIONS This study suggested PAB, TRF, and ALB could be used as immunosenescence indicators. PEM might accelerate the process of immunosenescence in elderly males.
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- Ren-Dan Zhang
- Department of Geriatrics, Shenzhen Longhua District Central Hospital, Shenzhen, PR China
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Shenzhen Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shenzhen, PR China
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- Department of Geriatrics, Shenzhen Longhua District Central Hospital, Shenzhen, PR China
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- Department of Geriatrics, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, PR China
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- Department of Geriatrics, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, PR China
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- Department of Geriatrics, Shenzhen Longhua District Central Hospital, Shenzhen, PR China
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Yang L, Qiu LL, Lv HY, Li M. A study of pharmacists-joint total parenteral nutrition in haematopoietic cell transplantation in accord with diagnosis related groups: A retrospective clinical research. J Pharm Policy Pract 2024; 17:2361320. [PMID: 38933175 PMCID: PMC11207917 DOI: 10.1080/20523211.2024.2361320] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/28/2024] Open
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Background Within Diagnosis Related Groups, based on service capability, efficiency, and quality safety assessment, clinical pharmacists contribute to promoting rational drug utilisation in healthcare institutions. However, a deficiency of pharmacist involvement has been observed in the total parenteral nutrition support to patients following haematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT) within DRGs. Methods This study involved 146 patients who underwent HCT at the Department of Haematology, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, spanning from January 2020 to December 2022. Results Patients were allocated equally, with 73 in the control group and 73 in the pharmacist-involved group: baseline characteristics showed no statistics significance, including age, body mass index, nutrition risk screening-2002 score, liver and kidney function, etc. Albumin levels, prealbumin levels were significantly improved after a 7-day TPN support (34.92 ± 4.24 vs 36.25 ± 3.65, P = 0.044; 251.30 ± 95.72 vs 284.73 ± 83.15, P = 0.026). The body weight was increased after a 7-day support and before discharge (58.77 ± 12.47 vs 63.82 ± 11.70, P = 0.013; 57.61 ± 11.85 vs 64.92 ± 11.71, P < 0.001). The length of hospital stay, costs and the rate of re-admissions were significantly shortened (51.10 ± 1.42 vs 46.41 ± 1.86, P = 0.048; 360,162.67 ± 91,831.34 vs 324,070.16 ± 112,315.51, P = 0.035; 61.64% vs 43.84%, P = 0.046). Conclusions Pharmacist-joint TPN support enhances the service efficiency score of medical units, ensuring the fulfilment of orders and rational medication.
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- Le Yang
- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, People’s Republic of China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, People’s Republic of China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, People’s Republic of China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, People’s Republic of China
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Rupnik E, Grasic Lunar K, Sever M, Preloznik Zupan I, Zver S. Changes in Nutritional Intake, Body Composition, and Handgrip Strength in Patients Undergoing Autologous Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation: A Retrospective Study. Nutr Cancer 2024:1-8. [PMID: 38421244 DOI: 10.1080/01635581.2024.2322764] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2023] [Accepted: 02/19/2024] [Indexed: 03/02/2024]
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Patients who undergo autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (autoHSCT) often experience reduced oral intake and wasting. We examined their daily nutritional intake, assessed alterations in body composition and muscle strength, and explored associations between decreased nutritional intake and treatment outcomes. This retrospective study included 64 patients. Their food record charts and parenteral nutrition (PN) prescriptions from medical records were used to assess nutritional intake. Body composition and handgrip strength data were obtained from dietitian records. Patients consumed >75% of their nutritional requirements through an oral diet in 6.7 days, 50-75% in 4.8 days, 25-50% in 5.0 days, and <25% in 3.1 days. The average oral intake was 62% of the requirement and was partially supplemented with PN. Patients experienced a mean decrease in body weight of 2.9 ± 3.0 kg, with 2.3 ± 3.4 kg of lean mass, and a mean reduction in handgrip strength of 3.5 ± 3.6 kg. We found a positive correlation of caloric deficits with weight loss and handgrip strength reduction and negative correlation with time to neutrophil engraftment and duration of hospitalization. This study highlighted a notable reduction in oral nutritional intake following autoHSCT. While caloric deficits might affect outcomes, further investigation is warranted to explore this observation.
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- Erik Rupnik
- Department of Hematology, University Medical Centre Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Department of Hematology, University Medical Centre Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Department of Hematology, University Medical Centre Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
- Medical Faculty, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Department of Hematology, University Medical Centre Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
- Medical Faculty, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Department of Hematology, University Medical Centre Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
- Medical Faculty, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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Chen Y, Fang Y, Liu M, Yao R, Wan J. Taste alterations in patients following hematopoietic stem cell transplantation: A qualitative study. Asia Pac J Oncol Nurs 2023; 10:100311. [PMID: 38033392 PMCID: PMC10685015 DOI: 10.1016/j.apjon.2023.100311] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2023] [Accepted: 09/24/2023] [Indexed: 12/02/2023] Open
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Objective This study aims to explore the experiences and consequences of taste alterations in patients undergoing HSCT, how they respond to these changes, and the factors that influence their responses. Methods In this descriptive qualitative study, face-to-face semi-structured individual interviews were conducted with 31 patients undergoing HSCT in a comprehensive hospital in Hubei, China. The interview data were transcribed and analyzed using Colaizzi's seven-step analysis. The Symptom Management Theory was applied to design the study and identify key themes. Results Three key themes were identified from the theory: (1) the complexity and diversity of taste experiences; (2) coping strategies; and (3) the multifaceted challenges of coping. Taste alterations in HSCT patients were characterized by diversity and dynamism. Patients employed three distinct coping styles in response to taste alterations: active coping, reluctant submission, and passive coping. These coping styles were influenced by various factors, including the specific treatment modalities of HSCT, individual patient characteristics, and the healthcare environment. Conclusions The experience of taste alterations among HSCT patients is intricate and varied, and the importance of addressing this symptom can easily be underestimated. Management of taste alterations is influenced by multiple factors. Nursing staff should give careful attention to taste alterations in HSCT survivors, enhance their expertise in managing taste alterations, provide robust health education, conduct regular screening and assessments, and formulate individualized intervention plans to assist patients in actively and effectively managing taste alterations.
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- Yuanyuan Chen
- Cancer Center, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Hematology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Hematology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Cancer Center, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Cancer Center, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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van Lieshout R, Tick LW, de Beer F, Koene HR, Regelink JC, Westerweel PE, de Witte MA, Beckers EAM, Schouten HC, Beijer S. Medical nutrition therapy during intensive remission-induction treatment and hematopoietic stem cell transplantation in acute myeloid leukemia patients: Hematologists' experiences and perspectives. Clin Nutr ESPEN 2023; 57:399-409. [PMID: 37739686 DOI: 10.1016/j.clnesp.2023.07.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2023] [Revised: 05/09/2023] [Accepted: 07/11/2023] [Indexed: 09/24/2023]
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BACKGROUND & AIMS The European Societies for Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism (ESPEN) and Blood and Marrow Transplantation (EBMT) recommend enteral nutrition (EN) as the first-choice medical nutrition therapy in acute myeloid leukemia (AML) patients undergoing intensive treatments, including high-dose remission-induction chemotherapy and hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT). However, parenteral nutrition (PN) remains the preferred method of nutrition support in current clinical practice. The aim of this qualitative study was to gain insight into hematologists' experiences and perspectives regarding the choice and ESPEN/EBMT recommendations on EN versus PN. METHODS Online semi-structured interviews were conducted with one hematologist from each of the 21 hospitals offering intensive AML treatments in the Netherlands, using Microsoft Teams. Interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim and thematically analyzed using Atlas. ti. One hundred nineteen hematologists working in the same hospitals were invited to complete a short online questionnaire survey (SurveyMonkey®) regarding their knowledge and opinion on the ESPEN/EBMT guidelines recommending EN over PN during intensive AML treatments. The results of this survey are presented in a descriptive way. RESULTS Fifty-nine hematologists participated in this study (42% overall response rate), of which 21 in the semi-structured interviews (response rate 100%) and 38 in the online survey (response rate 32%). Hematologists considered medical nutrition therapy important for prevention and treatment of malnutrition and associated adverse outcomes in AML patients undergoing intensive remission-induction treatment and HSCT. However, opposed to the ESPEN/EBMT guidelines, the vast majority of hematologists were hesitant or reluctant to use EN instead of PN as the first-choice medical nutrition therapy in these patients. The most frequently cited barriers to use EN were the expected low feasibility and tolerance of EN, feeding tube-related discomfort and bleeding risk, and patient refusal. Other barriers to follow the guidelines on EN were related to personal factors, including hematologists' knowledge (lack of awareness and familiarity) and attitude (lack of agreement, outcome expectancy, experience, success, motivation, and learning culture), guideline-related factors (lack of evidence and applicability), and external factors (lack of collaboration and resources). Facilitators included strategies for nutrition education and dissemination of nutritional guidelines, interprofessional and patient collaboration, availability of feeding tubes that can be inserted without endoscopy and stronger scientific evidence. CONCLUSIONS Hematologists recognized the importance of medical nutrition therapy for reducing malnutrition and related negative outcomes during intensive AML treatments. However, contrary to the ESPEN/EBMT guidelines, they preferred PN instead of EN as the medical nutrition therapy of first choice. To reduce compliance barriers, interventions should focus on improving hematologists' knowledge of medical nutrition therapy and dietary guidelines, enhancing success rates of EN by adequately triaging patients eligible for EN and inserting duodenal feeding tubes using an electromagnetic sensing device without endoscopy, developing decision aids and multidisciplinary guidelines and care pathways. Furthermore, future trials should focus on the feasibility and benefits of EN versus PN both during remission-induction treatment and HSCT.
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- Rianne van Lieshout
- Department of Dietetics and Nutrition, Maxima MC, De Run 4600, Veldhoven, 5504 DB, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Maxima MC, De Run 4600, Veldhoven, 5504 DB, The Netherlands
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- Department of Dietetics and Nutrition, Maxima MC, De Run 4600, Veldhoven, 5504 DB, The Netherlands
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Sint Antonius Hospital, Koekoekslaan 1, Nieuwegein, 3435 CM, The Netherlands
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Meander Medical Center, Maatweg 3, Amersfoort, 3813 TZ, The Netherlands
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Albert Schweitzer Hospital, Albert Schweitzerplaats 25, Dordrecht, 3318 AT, The Netherlands
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University Medical Center Utrecht, Division Hematology, Heidelberglaan 100, Utrecht, 3584 CX, The Netherlands
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division Hematology, P. Debyelaan 25, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, 6229 HX, The Netherlands
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division Hematology, P. Debyelaan 25, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, 6229 HX, The Netherlands
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- Department of Research and Development, Netherlands Comprehensive Cancer Organization, Godebaldkwartier 419, Utrecht, 3511 DT, The Netherlands
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Matteucci S, De Pasquale G, Pastore M, Morenghi E, Pipitone V, Soekeland F, Caccialanza R, Mazzoleni B, Mancin S. Low-Bacterial Diet in Cancer Patients: A Systematic Review. Nutrients 2023; 15:3171. [PMID: 37513590 PMCID: PMC10385845 DOI: 10.3390/nu15143171] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2023] [Revised: 07/13/2023] [Accepted: 07/15/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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The low-bacterial diet (LBD) is a widely used dietary regimen to reduce the risk of food-borne infections in patients with neutropenic cancer, but its role is controversial due to its unclear benefits. The purpose of this study was to provide an updated analysis of the available evidence on the efficacy of the LBD to reduce the risk of infections, mortality rates, and quality of life (QoL) in neutropenic patients with cancer. A systematic literature search was conducted in the biomedical databases Cochrane Library, PubMed, CINHAL, and EMBASE. The process of the screening, selection, inclusion of articles, and assessment of risk of bias and methodological quality was conducted by two reviewers. Of the 1985 records identified, 12 were included. The LBD demonstrated heterogeneity in definition, composition, and initiation timing; moreover, the LBD did not demonstrate a reduction in infection and mortality rates compared to a free diet, showing a negative correlation with quality of life. The LBD, in addition to not bringing benefits in terms of reductions in infection and mortality rates, has been shown to worsen the quality of life due to the reduced palatability and limited variety of the food supply, negatively impacting nutritional status.
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- Sofia Matteucci
- IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Via Manzoni 56, 20089 Rozzano, Milan, Italy
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Via Rita Levi Montalcini 4, 20090 Pieve Emanuele, Milan, Italy
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- IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Via Manzoni 56, 20089 Rozzano, Milan, Italy
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Via Rita Levi Montalcini 4, 20090 Pieve Emanuele, Milan, Italy
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- IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Via Manzoni 56, 20089 Rozzano, Milan, Italy
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- IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Via Manzoni 56, 20089 Rozzano, Milan, Italy
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Via Rita Levi Montalcini 4, 20090 Pieve Emanuele, Milan, Italy
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- IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Via Manzoni 56, 20089 Rozzano, Milan, Italy
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- School of Health Professions, University of Applied Sciences, Schwarztorstrasse 48, 3007 Bern, Switzerland
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- Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, 27100 Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Via Rita Levi Montalcini 4, 20090 Pieve Emanuele, Milan, Italy
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- IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Via Manzoni 56, 20089 Rozzano, Milan, Italy
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Via Rita Levi Montalcini 4, 20090 Pieve Emanuele, Milan, Italy
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