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Shi R, Li Z, Duan X, Luo J, Luo Y, Wu Q, Chen D, Tian X, Tie H. Association between malnutrition risk and the prognosis of geriatric heart failure patients undergoing left ventricular assist device implantation. J Nutr Health Aging 2024; 28:100382. [PMID: 39413688 DOI: 10.1016/j.jnha.2024.100382] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2024] [Revised: 09/20/2024] [Accepted: 09/25/2024] [Indexed: 10/18/2024]
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BACKGROUND Evidence regarding the association between malnutrition risk and the prognosis of geriatric heart failure (HF) patients undergoing left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implantation is lacking. Our study aims to investigate how malnutrition risk, assessed using the geriatric nutritional risk index (GNRI) values, relates to the outcomes of geriatric HF patients undergoing LVAD, using data from the Interagency Registry for Mechanically Assisted Circulatory Support (INTERMACS) registry. METHODS A retrospective analysis was conducted using data from INTERMACS registry. Patients aged 65 and above who received LVAD implantation between 2008 and 2017 were included. The GNRI was used to stratify patients into three groups: absence of risk (GNRI > 98), mild risk (GNRI 92-98), and moderate to severe risk (GNRI < 92). The primary outcome was long-term survival for up to four years following LVAD implantation. RESULTS We included 5429 patients aged 65 and above undergoing LVADs. The malnutrition risk was presented in 75.8% of the patients before implantation, decreasing to 32.4% at 3 months, and 59.5% at 24 months post-implantation. Moderate-to-severe malnutrition risk, both pre-implant and 6 months post-implant, was associated with an increased risk of death (pre-implant: hazard ratio (HR): 1.25 [95% CI: 1.12-1.40], p < 0.001; 6 months: HR: 2.36 [95% CI: 2.01-2.77], p < 0.001). Mortality decreased with increasing pre-implant GNRI up to approximately 100 and 6-month post-implant GNRI up to 104. Patients with malnutrition risk also had an increased risk of infection, poor quality of life (QoL), and reduced functional exercise capacity after the LVAD implantation. CONCLUSIONS Malnutrition risk was highly prevalent in HF patients aged 65 and above undergoing LVADs implantation. The presence of malnutrition risk was associated with an increased risk of death, infection, poor quality of life, and reduced functional exercise capacity.
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- Rui Shi
- Department of Critical Care Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Chongqing Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Chongqing, China
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- The First College of Clinical Medicine, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Neurology, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China.
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Liu HH, Yen CL, Jeng WJ, Hung CC, Hsiao CC, Tian YC, Chen KH. Fibrosis-4 Score Is Associated with Mortality in Hemodialysis Patients with Chronic Viral Hepatitis: A Retrospective Study. Diagnostics (Basel) 2024; 14:2048. [PMID: 39335727 PMCID: PMC11431842 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics14182048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2024] [Revised: 09/03/2024] [Accepted: 09/12/2024] [Indexed: 09/30/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Chronic hepatitis B and C infections are major causes of morbidity and mortality in end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) patients on hemodialysis (HD). The Fibrosis-4 (FIB-4) score is a non-invasive method to evaluate chronic liver disease. However, it is unclear whether there is a connection between the FIB-4 score and major adverse cardiovascular events (MACEs) and mortality in patients on HD. This study investigates the relationship between FIB-4 scores, MACEs, and mortality in HD patients. METHODS A 5-year retrospective study included 198 HD patients with chronic hepatitis B and C from Chang Gung Memorial Hospital. FIB-4 scores were categorized into high (>2.071), middle (1.030~2.071), and low (<1.030) tertiles for cross-sectional analyses. MACEs and mortality were tracked longitudinally. RESULTS Patients with high FIB-4 scores had lower hemoglobin and albumin levels. Cox multivariate analysis showed that high FIB-4 scores (aHR: 1.589) and diabetes mellitus (aHR: 5.688) were significant factors for all-cause mortality. The optimal FIB-4 score for 5-year mortality was 2.942. FIB-4 scores were not significant for predicting 5-year MACEs. CONCLUSIONS High FIB-4 scores are associated with increased 5-year all-cause mortality risk in HD patients with chronic hepatitis virus infection.
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- Hao-Hsuan Liu
- Department of Nephrology, New Taipei Municipal TuCheng Hospital, New Taipei City 236043, Taiwan
- Kidney Research Center, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, School of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan 333423, Taiwan
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- Kidney Research Center, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, School of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan 333423, Taiwan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou Branch, Taoyuan 333423, Taiwan
- College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan 333323, Taiwan
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- Kidney Research Center, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, School of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan 333423, Taiwan
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- Department of Nephrology, New Taipei Municipal TuCheng Hospital, New Taipei City 236043, Taiwan
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- Kidney Research Center, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, School of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan 333423, Taiwan
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- Kidney Research Center, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, School of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan 333423, Taiwan
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Adachi T, Adachi S, Nakano Y, Nishiyama I, Hirose M, Murohara T. Controlling Nutritional Status Score Predicts 1-Year Outcomes in Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension. Circ Rep 2024; 6:381-388. [PMID: 39262638 PMCID: PMC11383544 DOI: 10.1253/circrep.cr-24-0023] [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] [Received: 03/13/2024] [Revised: 06/27/2024] [Accepted: 07/13/2024] [Indexed: 09/13/2024] Open
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Background The prognosis for patients with chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) using their nutritional status has not been established. We investigated the relationship between the prognosis of patients with CTEPH and the Controlling Nutritional Status (CONUT) score, which is a nutritional assessment tool. Methods and Results A total of 157 patients with CTEPH was enrolled in the study. The primary outcome was defined as the composite outcome of all-cause mortality and non-elective hospitalization due to heart failure. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis was used to determine the cutoff CONUT score for predicting the 1-year rate of the primary outcome. Patients were divided into 2 groups according to the significant cutoff value and compared. Undernutrition was observed in 51.6% of patients. ROC analysis revealed a significant cutoff CONUT score of 3.5 (area under the curve=0.789). The incidence rate of the primary composite outcome was higher in the high CONUT group (score ≥4) than in the low CONUT group (score ≤3; 20% vs. 2.2%; P<0.001). Cox analysis revealed the CONUT score per point increase was an independent risk factor for the primary composite outcomes (hazard ratio 2.301; 95% confidence interval 1.081-4.895; P=0.031). Conclusions The CONUT score can predict the 1-year rate of all-cause death and non-elective hospitalization in patients with CTEPH.
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- Takeshi Adachi
- Department of Cardiology, Nagoya University Hospital Nagoya Japan
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- Department of Cardiology, Nagoya University Hospital Nagoya Japan
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- Center for Advanced Medicine and Clinical Research, Department of Advanced Medicine, Nagoya University Hospital Nagoya Japan
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- Department of Cardiology, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine Nagoya Japan
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- Department of Cardiology, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine Nagoya Japan
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- Department of Cardiology, Nagoya University Hospital Nagoya Japan
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Song M, Wang Y, Jiang Y, Pi H, Lyu H, Gao Y. Risk factors for subsequent fractures in hip fracture patients: a nested case-control study. J Orthop Surg Res 2024; 19:348. [PMID: 38867268 PMCID: PMC11167847 DOI: 10.1186/s13018-024-04833-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2024] [Accepted: 06/02/2024] [Indexed: 06/14/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND The risk factors for subsequent fractures following an initial hip fracture are not entirely understood. This study examined the clinical characteristics of hip fracture patients to identify potential risk factors associated with a higher risk of experiencing subsequent fractures. METHODS We conducted a nested case-control study using data from the Chinese PLA General Hospital Hip Fracture Cohort between January 2008 and March 2022. The cases were individuals who experienced subsequent fractures following an initial hip fracture. Each case was matched with up to 2 controls who did not develop subsequent fractures. Important clinical factors were compared across groups, including traditional fracture risk factors and potential risk factors (e.g., comorbidities, falls risk, physical impairment, calcium or vitamin D use, and anti-osteoporosis medications). Conditional logistic regression analyses were used to evaluate the impact of these clinical features as potential risk factors for subsequent fractures. RESULTS A total of 96 individuals who suffered from subsequent fractures were matched with 176 controls. The median time between the initial hip fracture and the subsequent fracture was 2.1 years. The overall proportion of patients receiving anti-osteoporosis treatment after initial hip fracture was 25.7%. In the multivariable regression analysis, living in a care facility (OR = 3.78, 95%CI: 1.53-9.34), longer hospital stays (OR = 1.05, 95%CI: 1.00-1.11), and falls after discharge (OR = 7.58, 95%CI: 3.37-17.04) were associated with higher odds of subsequent fractures. CONCLUSIONS This study showed that living in a care facility, longer hospital stays, and falls after discharge may be independent risk factors for repeat fractures following an initial hip fracture. These findings could be used to identify and manage patients at high risk of subsequent fractures.
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- Mi Song
- Medical School of Chinese PLA, No. 28, Fuxing Road, Beijing, 100853, People's Republic of China
- Department of Orthopedics, Chinese PLA General Hospital, No. 28, Fuxing Road, Beijing, 100853, People's Republic of China
- Department of nursing, Chinese PLA General Hospital, No. 28, Fuxing Road, Beijing, 100853, People's Republic of China
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- Medical School of Chinese PLA, No. 28, Fuxing Road, Beijing, 100853, People's Republic of China
- Department of Orthopedics, Chinese PLA General Hospital, No. 28, Fuxing Road, Beijing, 100853, People's Republic of China
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- Medical School of Chinese PLA, No. 28, Fuxing Road, Beijing, 100853, People's Republic of China
- Department of Orthopedics, Chinese PLA General Hospital, No. 28, Fuxing Road, Beijing, 100853, People's Republic of China
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- Military Health Service Training Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, No. 28, Fuxing Road, Beijing, 100853, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Orthopedics, Chinese PLA General Hospital, No. 28, Fuxing Road, Beijing, 100853, People's Republic of China.
- National Clinical Research Center for Orthopedics, Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation, No. 28, Fuxing Road, Beijing, 100853, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of nursing, Chinese PLA General Hospital, No. 28, Fuxing Road, Beijing, 100853, People's Republic of China.
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Zhao X, Meng L, Wang D, Shi J, Wu W, Fan G, Shi H, Dong J, Yu P, Yang R. Targeted metabolomic profiles of serum amino acids are independently correlated with malnutrition in older adults. BMC Geriatr 2024; 24:341. [PMID: 38622502 PMCID: PMC11020810 DOI: 10.1186/s12877-024-04937-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2023] [Accepted: 03/31/2024] [Indexed: 04/17/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Malnutrition is a common geriatric syndrome that is closely associated with adverse clinical outcomes and poses significant harm to older adults. Early assessment of nutritional status plays a crucial role in preventing and intervening in cases of malnutrition. However, there is currently a lack of measurable methods and biomarkers to evaluate malnutrition in older adults accurately. The aim of this study is to investigate the independent correlation between serum levels of amino acids and malnutrition in older adults, and to identify effective metabolomics biomarkers that can aid in the early detection of geriatric malnutrition. METHODS A total of 254 geriatric medical examination participants from Beijing Hospital were included in the study, consisting of 182 individuals with normal nutritional status (Normal group) and 72 patients at risk of malnutrition or already malnourished (MN group). Malnutrition was assessed using the Mini-Nutritional Assessment Short-Form (MNA-SF). Demographic data were collected, and muscle-related and lipid indexes were determined. Serum amino acid concentrations were measured using isotope dilution liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS). The correlation between serum amino acid levels and malnutrition was analyzed using non-parametric tests, partial correlation analysis, linear regression, and logistic regression. RESULTS The geriatric MN group exhibited significantly lower serum aromatic amino acid levels (P < 0.05) compared to the normal group. A positive correlation was observed between serum aromatic amino acid levels and the MNA-SF score (P = 0.002), as well as with known biomarkers of malnutrition such as body mass index (BMI) (P < 0.001) and hemoglobin (HGB) (P = 0.005). Multivariable logistic or linear regression analyses showed that aromatic amino acid levels were negatively correlated with MN and positively correlated with the MNA-SF score, after adjusting for some confounding factors, such as age, gender, BMI, smoking status, history of dyslipidemia, diabetes mellitus and frailty. Stratified analyses revealed that these trends were more pronounced in individuals without a history of frailty compared to those with a history of frailty, and there was an interaction between aromatic amino acid levels and frailty history (P = 0.004). CONCLUSION Our study suggests that serum aromatic amino acids are independently associated with malnutrition in older adults. These results have important implications for identifying potential biomarkers to predict geriatric malnutrition or monitor its progression and severity, as malnutrition can result in poor clinical outcomes.
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- Xianghui Zhao
- The Key Laboratory of Geriatrics, Beijing Institute of Geriatrics, Institute of Geriatric Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing Hospital, National Center of Gerontology of National Health Commission, 100730, Beijing, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Geriatrics, Beijing Institute of Geriatrics, Institute of Geriatric Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing Hospital, National Center of Gerontology of National Health Commission, 100730, Beijing, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Beijing Hospital, National Center of Gerontology, Institute of Geriatric Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, 100730, Beijing, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Geriatrics, Beijing Institute of Geriatrics, Institute of Geriatric Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing Hospital, National Center of Gerontology of National Health Commission, 100730, Beijing, China
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- Department of Geriatrics, Beijing Hospital, National Center of Gerontology, Institute of Geriatric Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatrics, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, 100730, Beijing, China
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- Department of Geriatrics, Beijing Hospital, National Center of Gerontology, Institute of Geriatric Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatrics, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, 100730, Beijing, China
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- Department of Geriatrics, Beijing Hospital, National Center of Gerontology, Institute of Geriatric Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatrics, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, 100730, Beijing, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Geriatrics, Beijing Institute of Geriatrics, Institute of Geriatric Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing Hospital, National Center of Gerontology of National Health Commission, 100730, Beijing, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Geriatrics, Beijing Institute of Geriatrics, Institute of Geriatric Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing Hospital, National Center of Gerontology of National Health Commission, 100730, Beijing, China.
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- The Key Laboratory of Geriatrics, Beijing Institute of Geriatrics, Institute of Geriatric Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing Hospital, National Center of Gerontology of National Health Commission, 100730, Beijing, China.
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Nordan T, Ahmad S, Karagozian R, Schnelldorfer T, Aziz H. Does Preoperative Weight Loss Affect Outcomes After Major Liver Resection? Analysis of a National Database. Am Surg 2024; 90:585-591. [PMID: 37740508 DOI: 10.1177/00031348231171708] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/24/2023]
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Introduction: The association between unintentional weight loss (WL) and outcomes after major hepatectomy for malignancy remains unclear.Methods: This retrospective cohort study reviewed the 2014-2019 NSQIP database of all patients who underwent major liver resections. The patients were categorized into two groups based on their history of weight loss. The primary outcome measure was the 30-day mortality. The secondary outcome was 30-day in-hospital complications.Results: In total, 384 patients had a history of preoperative weight loss. Preoperative WL was an independent predictor of septic shock (OR, 2.44; CI: 1.61, 3.69), bile leak (OR: 1.96; CI: 1.51, 2.55), and grade C liver failure (OR: 2.57; CI: 1.64, 4.01). However, preoperative WL was not a significant predictor of perioperative mortality (OR: 1.38; CI: 0.82, 2.32).Conclusion: The study found higher morbidity rates in patients undergoing liver resection with a history of weight loss. Further validation with prospective weight monitoring is needed to validate as a prognostic marker in patients undergoing hepatectomy. In addition, weight changes can help guide multidisciplinary decision-making in treating patients undergoing hepatectomy.
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- Taylor Nordan
- Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, MA, USA
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- Division of Transplant and Hepatobiliary Surgery, University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics, Iowa, IA, USA
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Boccardi V, Marano L. Improving geriatric outcomes through nutritional and immunonutritional strategies: Focus on surgical setting by a comprehensive evidence review. Ageing Res Rev 2024; 96:102272. [PMID: 38492809 DOI: 10.1016/j.arr.2024.102272] [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: 12/29/2023] [Revised: 02/27/2024] [Accepted: 03/12/2024] [Indexed: 03/18/2024]
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The aging population worldwide has led to an increased request for surgical interventions in older, geriatric, and frail patients. However, all the physiological changes related to aging are associated with many challenges in the perioperative period, strongly impacting surgical outcomes. Nutritional status plays a pivotal role in determining the resilience of older adults to surgical stress and their ability to recover postoperatively. It is well known that malnutrition, a prevalent concern in geriatrics, is linked to increased adverse outcomes, including morbidity and mortality. Recognizing the significance of preoperative nutritional screening, assessment, diagnosis, intervention, and monitoring is essential for optimizing surgical outcomes. In this context, immunonutrition, which involves the supplementation of specific nutrients to modulate immune responses, emerges as a promising strategy to mitigate the increased inflammatory response observed in geriatric surgical patients. This study reviews current literature on the impact of nutrition and immunonutrition on surgical outcomes in geriatrics, highlighting the potential benefits in terms of reduced complications, enhanced wound healing, and shortened hospital stays. Recognizing and addressing the specific nutritional needs of older persons undergoing surgery is essential for promoting successful surgical outcomes and improving overall quality of life in this vulnerable population.
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- Virginia Boccardi
- Section of Gerontology and Geriatrics, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Perugia, Piazzale Gambuli 1, Perugia 06132, Italy.
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- Department of Medicine, Academy of Applied Medical and Social Sciences-AMiSNS: Akademia Medycznych I Spolecznych Nauk Stosowanych, 2 Lotnicza Street, Elbląg 82-300, Poland; Department of General Surgery and Surgical Oncology, "Saint Wojciech" Hospital, "Nicolaus Copernicus" Health Center, Jana Pawła II 50, Gdańsk 80-462, Poland
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Alito A, Portaro S, Leonardi G, Ventimiglia C, Bonanno F, Fenga D, Sconza C, Tisano A. Pressure Ulcers-A Longstanding Problem: A 7-Year Neurorehabilitation Unit Experience of Management, Care, and Clinical Outcomes. Diagnostics (Basel) 2023; 13:3213. [PMID: 37892035 PMCID: PMC10605717 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics13203213] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2023] [Revised: 09/19/2023] [Accepted: 10/12/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Neurological disease patients present an increased risk of developing pressure ulcers. The primary aim of this study is to evaluate the incidence and prevalence of pressure ulcers and their impact on length of stay and functional recovery. METHODS A retrospective study was conducted in a neurorehabilitation unit over a seven-year period. Data collected include demographic data, length of stay, functional evaluation, risk of pressure ulcers development, nutritional status, and skin. Pressure ulcers were classified according to the European Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel System. RESULTS Data from 816 patients were analyzed. On admission, the authors found 236 pressure ulcers in 131 patients (about 16%), divided into stage I (25%), stage II (50%), and stage III-IV (25%). The most common sites were the heel (36%) and sacrum (29%). Among the risk factors for the development of pressure ulcers, malnutrition played a significant role, with approximately 76% of patients with pressure ulcers having mild to moderate malnutrition. CONCLUSION The presence of pressure ulcers seems to have a negative impact on the functional recovery of patients, as shown by the outcome scales and the average length of stay: 51 days versus 36 days (p < 0.01).
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- Angelo Alito
- Department of Biomedical, Dental Sciences and Morphological and Functional Images, University of Messina, 98125 Messina, Italy
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- Physical Rehabilitation Medicine Department, University Hospital A.O.U. “G. Martino”, 98125 Messina, Italy
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- Physical Rehabilitation Medicine Department, University Hospital A.O.U. “G. Martino”, 98125 Messina, Italy
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- Department of Adult and Developmental Human Pathology, University of Messina, 98125 Messina, Italy;
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, 98125 Messina, Italy; (A.T.); (F.B.)
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, University Hospital A.O.U. “G. Martino”, 98125 Messina, Italy
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- IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Rozzano, 20089 Milan, Italy
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Pieve Emanuele, 20090 Milan, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, 98125 Messina, Italy; (A.T.); (F.B.)
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De Rosa S, Greco M, Rauseo M, Annetta MG. The Good, the Bad, and the Serum Creatinine: Exploring the Effect of Muscle Mass and Nutrition. Blood Purif 2023; 52:775-785. [PMID: 37742621 PMCID: PMC10623400 DOI: 10.1159/000533173] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2023] [Accepted: 07/17/2023] [Indexed: 09/26/2023]
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Muscle wasting (sarcopenia) is one of the hallmarks of critical illness. Patients admitted to intensive care unit develop sarcopenia through increased protein catabolism, a decrease in protein syntheses, or both. Among the factors known to promote wasting are chronic inflammation and cytokine imbalance, insulin resistance, hypermetabolism, and malnutrition. Moreover, muscle wasting, known to develop in chronic kidney disease patients, is a harmful consequence of numerous complications associated with deteriorated renal function. Plenty of published data suggest that serum creatinine (SCr) reflects increased kidney damage and is also related to body weight. Based on the concept that urea and creatinine are nitrogenous end products of metabolism, the urea:creatinine ratio (UCR) could be applied but with limited clinical usability in case of kidney damage, hypovolemia, excessive, or protein intake, where UCR can be high and independent of catabolism. Recent data suggest that the sarcopenia index should be considered an alternative to serum creatinine. It is more reliable in estimating muscle mass than SCr. However, the optimal biomarker of catabolism is still an unresolved issue. The SCr is not a promising biomarker for renal function and muscle mass based on the influence of several factors. The present review highlights recent findings on the limits of SCr as a surrogate marker of renal function and the assessment modalities of nutritional status and muscle mass measurements.
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- Silvia De Rosa
- Centre for Medical Sciences - CISMed, University of Trento, Trento, Italy
- Anesthesia and Intensive Care, Santa Chiara Regional Hospital, APSS Trento, Trento, Italy
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Milan, Italy
- Department of Biomedical Science, Humanitas University, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, University of Foggia, Policlinico Riuniti di Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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- UOC Di Anestesia, Rianimazione, Terapia Intensiva e Tossicologia Clinica, Dipartimento Di Scienze dell’Emergenza, Anestesiologiche e Della Rianimazione, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Largo A, Rome, Italy
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Godala M, Gaszyńska E, Walczak K, Małecka-Wojciesko E. Evaluation of Albumin, Transferrin and Transthyretin in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Patients as Disease Activity and Nutritional Status Biomarkers. Nutrients 2023; 15:3479. [PMID: 37571416 PMCID: PMC10421392 DOI: 10.3390/nu15153479] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2023] [Revised: 08/03/2023] [Accepted: 08/05/2023] [Indexed: 08/13/2023] Open
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Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which includes Crohn's disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC), is often accompanied by malnutrition that manifests itself as nutrient deficiencies and body mass loss or deficit. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the utility of albumin, transferrin and transthyretin levels in the assessment of nutritional status and IBD activity. The case-control study included 82 IBD patients. The serum concentrations of albumin, transferrin and transthyretine were determined by a quantitative sandwich enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Significantly lower median concentrations of albumin were found in the IBD patients vs. controls and in CD patients compared to the UC patients. Significantly higher median transthyretin concentrations were found in the IBD patients compared to the healthy subjects. There were no significant differences in median transferrin concentrations between the IBD patients and the healthy subjects. Significantly higher albumin levels were found in IBD patients in remission compared to patients with moderate and severe exacerbation of IBD symptoms. There were no significant differences in the median transferrin or transthyretin levels in patients with IBD depending on disease activity. No differences were identified in the median transferrin or transthyretin levels in the IBD patients according to nutritional status. The median albumin concentrations in the IBD subjects were significantly higher in patients with normal body fat, normal BMI and normal waist circumferences compared to those with an abnormal nutritional status. The albumin levels reflect both nutritional status and disease activity and therefore cannot be considered a prognostic marker of malnutrition in IBD. As regards the utility of transferrin and transthyretin as markers of activity and nutritional status in IBD patients, further studies are required.
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- Małgorzata Godala
- Department of Nutrition and Epidemiology, Medical University of Lodz, 90-752 Lodz, Poland;
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- Department of Nutrition and Epidemiology, Medical University of Lodz, 90-752 Lodz, Poland;
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Nephrodiabetology, Medical University of Lodz, 90-419 Lodz, Poland;
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- Department of Digestive Tract Diseases, Medical University of Lodz, 90-647 Lodz, Poland;
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Sousa-Catita D, Mascarenhas P, Oliveira C, Grunho M, Santos CA, Fonseca J. Nutrition and Outcome of 100 Endoscopic Gastrostomy-Fed Citizens with Severe Dementia. Nutrients 2023; 15:2753. [PMID: 37375659 DOI: 10.3390/nu15122753] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2023] [Revised: 06/09/2023] [Accepted: 06/13/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023] Open
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Dementia is a rising public health concern. Feeding and nutritional problems increase as the disease progresses, affecting the clinical course and caregiver burden. While some guidelines advise against percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) and tube feeding in advanced dementia, conflicting evidence exists. This study aims to evaluate the nutritional status and influence of PEG feeding on the outcome and evolution of nutritional/prognosis markers of patients with severe dementia (PWSD) who underwent gastrostomy for nutritional support. We conducted a 16-year retrospective study on 100 PEG-fed PWSD with strong familial support. We evaluated the survival PEG-feeding period, safety, and objective nutritional/prognosis data on the gastrostomy day and after 3 months: Body Mass Index (BMI), Mid Upper Arm Circumference, Tricipital Skinfold, Mid-Arm Muscle Circumference, albumin, transferrin, total cholesterol, and hemoglobin. Most patients presented low values in these nutritional/prognosis parameters. No major life-threatening PEG complications were reported. The mean survival time after gastrostomy was 27.9 months (median of 17 months). Female sex, BMI recovery at 3 months, and higher baseline hemoglobin levels were associated with a reduced risk of death and increased survival time. The study concluded that, in carefully selected PWSD with strong familial support, PEG feeding can improve nutritional status and have a positive impact on survival.
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- Diogo Sousa-Catita
- Grupo de Patologia Médica, Nutrição e Estudos Clínicos (PaMNEC) of Egas Moniz Center for Interdisciplinary Research (CiiEM), Egas Moniz School of Health & Science, Caparica, 2829-511 Almada, Portugal
- GENE-Artificial Feeding Team, Gastroenterology Department, Hospital Garcia de Orta, 2805-267 Almada, Portugal
- Residências Montepio-Serviços de Saúde, SA-Rua Julieta Ferrão N° 10-5°, 1600-131 Lisboa, Portugal
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- Grupo de Patologia Médica, Nutrição e Estudos Clínicos (PaMNEC) of Egas Moniz Center for Interdisciplinary Research (CiiEM), Egas Moniz School of Health & Science, Caparica, 2829-511 Almada, Portugal
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- GENE-Artificial Feeding Team, Gastroenterology Department, Hospital Garcia de Orta, 2805-267 Almada, Portugal
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- Grupo de Patologia Médica, Nutrição e Estudos Clínicos (PaMNEC) of Egas Moniz Center for Interdisciplinary Research (CiiEM), Egas Moniz School of Health & Science, Caparica, 2829-511 Almada, Portugal
- Neurology Department, Hospital Garcia de Orta, 2805-267 Almada, Portugal
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- GENE-Artificial Feeding Team, Gastroenterology Department, Hospital Garcia de Orta, 2805-267 Almada, Portugal
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- Grupo de Patologia Médica, Nutrição e Estudos Clínicos (PaMNEC) of Egas Moniz Center for Interdisciplinary Research (CiiEM), Egas Moniz School of Health & Science, Caparica, 2829-511 Almada, Portugal
- GENE-Artificial Feeding Team, Gastroenterology Department, Hospital Garcia de Orta, 2805-267 Almada, Portugal
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Chervu N, Mabeza RM, Kronen E, Sakowitz S, Bakhtiyar SS, Hadaya J, Benharash P. Contemporary association of preoperative malnutrition and outcomes of hiatal hernia repairs in the United States. Surgery 2023:S0039-6060(23)00188-5. [PMID: 37217387 DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2023.04.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2022] [Revised: 04/05/2023] [Accepted: 04/09/2023] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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BACKGROUND Hypoalbuminemia has been used as a surrogate for malnutrition and is associated with worse postoperative outcomes across major operations. Because patients with hiatal hernia often have inadequate caloric intake, we examined the association of serum albumin levels with outcomes after hiatal hernia repair. METHODS Adults undergoing elective and non-elective hiatal hernia repair via any approach were tabulated from the 2012 to 2019 National Surgical Quality Improvement Program. Patients were stratified into the Hypoalbuminemia cohort if serum albumin <3.5 mg/dL using restricted cubic spline analysis. Major adverse events were defined as a composite of all-cause mortality and major complications per the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program risk calculator. Entropy balancing was used to adjust for intergroup differences. Multivariable regression models were then constructed to assess the association of preoperative albumin with major adverse events, postoperative length of stay, and 30-day readmission. RESULTS Of 23,103 patients, 11.7% comprised the Hypoalbuminemia cohort. The Hypoalbuminemia group was older, less commonly of White race, and less likely to have an independent functional status than others. They were also more likely to undergo inpatient, non-elective surgery via laparotomy. After entropy balancing and adjustment, hypoalbuminemia remained associated with increased odds of major adverse events and multiple complications and longer adjusted postoperative length of stay. There was no significant difference in adjusted odds of readmission. CONCLUSION We used a quantitative methodology to establish a serum albumin threshold of 3.5 mg/dL associated with increased adjusted odds of major adverse events, increased postoperative length of stay, and postoperative complications after hiatal hernia repair. These results may guide preoperative nutrition supplementation.
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- Nikhil Chervu
- Cardiovascular Outcomes Research Laboratories (CORELAB), David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, CA; Depatment of Surgery, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, CA
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- Cardiovascular Outcomes Research Laboratories (CORELAB), David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, CA; David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, CA
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- Cardiovascular Outcomes Research Laboratories (CORELAB), David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, CA
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- Cardiovascular Outcomes Research Laboratories (CORELAB), David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, CA; David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, CA
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- Cardiovascular Outcomes Research Laboratories (CORELAB), David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, CA; Department of Surgery, University of Colorado, Aurora, CO
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- Cardiovascular Outcomes Research Laboratories (CORELAB), David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, CA; Depatment of Surgery, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, CA
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- Cardiovascular Outcomes Research Laboratories (CORELAB), David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, CA; Depatment of Surgery, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, CA.
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Xu Y, Lin Z, Zhu C, Song D, Wu B, Ji K, Li J. The Neutrophil Percentage-to-Albumin Ratio is Associated with All-Cause Mortality in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation: A Retrospective Study. J Inflamm Res 2023; 16:691-700. [PMID: 36844255 PMCID: PMC9946812 DOI: 10.2147/jir.s394536] [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] [Received: 11/01/2022] [Accepted: 01/18/2023] [Indexed: 02/20/2023] Open
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Objective The present study aimed to evaluate the relationship between all-cause mortality and the neutrophil percentage-to-albumin ratio (NPAR) in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF). Methods We obtained clinical information from patients with AF from the Medical Information Mart for Intensive Care-IV version 2.0 (MIMIC-IV) database and the Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University (WMU). The clinical endpoints were all-cause death measured at 30-day, 90-day, and one-year intervals. For endpoints associated with the NPAR, logistic regression models were used to calculate odds ratios (OR) with 95% confidence intervals (CI). Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves and area under the curve (AUC) were developed to compare the ability of different inflammatory biomarkers to predict 90-day mortality in patients with AF. Results Higher NPAR was associated with a higher risk of 30-day (OR 2.08, 95% CI 1.58-2.75), 90-day (OR 2.07, 95% CI 1.61-2.67), and one-year mortality (OR 1.60, 95% CI 1.26-2.04) in patients with AF in 2813 patients from MIMIC-IV. The predictive performance of NPAR (AUC = 0.609) for 90-day mortality was better than that of neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) (AUC = 0.565, P < 0.001), and platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR) (AUC = 0.528, P < 0.001). When NPAR and sequential organ failure assessment (SOFA) were combined, the AUC increased from 0.609 to 0.674 (P < 0.001). Higher NPAR was associated with a higher risk of 30-day mortality (OR 2.54, 95% CI 1.02-6.30) and 90-day mortality (OR 2.76, 95% CI 1.09-7.01) in 283 patients from WMU. Conclusion An increased 30-day, 90-day, and one-year mortality risk among patients with AF were linked to a higher NPAR in MIMIC-IV. NPAR was thought to be a good predictor of 90-day all-cause mortality. Higher NPAR was associated with a higher risk of 30-day and 90-day mortality in WMU.
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- Yuxuan Xu
- Department of Cardiology, Key Laboratory of Panvascular Diseases of Wenzhou, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325027, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Cardiology, Key Laboratory of Panvascular Diseases of Wenzhou, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325027, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Cardiology, Key Laboratory of Panvascular Diseases of Wenzhou, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325027, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Cardiology, Key Laboratory of Panvascular Diseases of Wenzhou, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325027, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Cardiology, Key Laboratory of Panvascular Diseases of Wenzhou, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325027, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Cardiology, Key Laboratory of Panvascular Diseases of Wenzhou, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325027, People’s Republic of China,Correspondence: Kangting Ji; Jin Li, Department of Cardiology, Key Laboratory of Panvascular Diseases of Wenzhou, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Xueyuanxi Road, No. 109, Wenzhou, 325027, People’s Republic of China, Tel/Fax +86-577-85676627, Email ;
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- Department of Cardiology, Key Laboratory of Panvascular Diseases of Wenzhou, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325027, People’s Republic of China
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Malnutrition, Cancer Stage and Gastrostomy Timing as Markers of Poor Outcomes in Gastrostomy-Fed Head and Neck Cancer Patients. Nutrients 2023; 15:nu15030662. [PMID: 36771369 PMCID: PMC9919312 DOI: 10.3390/nu15030662] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2022] [Revised: 01/21/2023] [Accepted: 01/25/2023] [Indexed: 01/31/2023] Open
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For percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG)-fed head and neck cancer (HNC) patients, risk markers of poor outcomes may identify those needing more intensive support. This retrospective study aimed to evaluate markers of poor outcomes using TNM-defined stages, initial anthropometry [body mass index (BMI), mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC), tricipital skinfold (TSF), mid-arm muscle circumference (MAMC)] and laboratory data (albumin, transferrin, cholesterol), with 138 patients, 42-94 years old, enrolled. The patients had cancer, most frequently in the larynx (n = 52), predominantly stage IV (n = 109). Stage IVc presented a four times greater death risk than stage I (OR 3.998). Most patients presented low parameters: low BMI (n = 76), MUAC (n = 114), TSF (n = 58), MAMC (n = 81), albumin (n = 47), transferrin (n = 93), and cholesterol (n = 53). In stages I, III, IVa, and IVb, MAMC and PEG-timing were major survival determinants. Each MAMC unit increase resulted in 16% death risk decrease. Additional 10 PEG-feeding days resulted in 1% mortality decrease. Comparing IVa/IVb vs. IVc, albumin and transferrin presented significant differences (p = 0.042; p = 0.008). All parameters decreased as severity of stages increased. HNC patients were malnourished before PEG, with advanced cancer stages, and poor outcomes. Initial MAMC, reflecting lean tissue, significantly increases survival time, highlighting the importance of preserving muscle mass. PEG duration correlated positively with increased survival, lowering death risk by 1% for every additional 10 PEG-feeding days, signaling the need for early gastrostomy.
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Van Tap N, Bang HT, Huong DT, Chi PC, Anh LTN. Malnutrition in hospitalized cancer patients: A single-center, cross-sectional study in Southern Vietnam. SAGE Open Med 2023; 11:20503121231171491. [PMID: 37152843 PMCID: PMC10161330 DOI: 10.1177/20503121231171491] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2022] [Accepted: 04/06/2023] [Indexed: 05/09/2023] Open
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Objectives Malnutrition in cancer patients reduces response to chemotherapy, increases the hospitalization costs, hospital infections, and deaths. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence, level of malnutrition, and its related factors in cancer patients at a local hospital in Southern Vietnam. Methods A descriptive cross-sectional study was performed on all 118 cancer patients who were undergoing inpatient treatment at Long An General Hospital, Vietnam from May to September 2020. Data were collected from patients by face-to-face interviewing using a subjective global assessment (SGA) and from medical records. Malnutrition is divided into three groups: SGA-A (normal), SGA-B (mild/moderate/suspected malnutrition), SGA-C (severe malnutrition). Multivariable logistic regression is used to identify factors related to malnutrition with statistical significance p < 0.05. Results Out of 118 participants, 72 (61.0%) were males and 84 (71.2%) aged ⩾60 years. The prevalence of malnutrition in cancer patients was 84.7% (100/118), in which 33% (39/118) were severe (SGA-C) and 51.7% (61/118) were mild-moderate (SGA-B). Pancreatic and lung cancers are the most malnourished. The results of multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that the factors related to malnutrition in cancer patients were gastrointestinal symptoms lasting 2 weeks (odds ratio: 6.10, 95% confidence interval: 1.12-33.35), patients with decreased motor function (odds ratio: 13.73, 95% confidence interval: 2.56-73.86), blood albumin <35 g/l (odds ratio: 6.42, 95% confidence interval: 1.54-26.82), and blood lymphocyte ⩽ 1700 cells/mm3 (odds ratio: 5.36, 95% confidence interval: 1.31-21.97). Conclusions There was a high proportion of malnutrition in cancer patients. Therefore, it is necessary to strengthen nutrition counseling and intervention for these patients, especially those that have prolonged gastrointestinal symptoms, reduced motor function, and low blood albumin or low blood lymphocytes.
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- Nguyen Van Tap
- Faculty of Medical Management, Nguyen Tat Thanh University, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- University Medical Center HCMC, University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
- Faculty of Public Health, University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- Tan Hung District Medical Center, Tan Hung, Tan An, Long An, Vietnam
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- Institute of Public Health, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
- Le Thi Ngoc Anh, Department of Health Planning, Institute of Public Health, 159 Hung Phu street, Ward 8, District 8, Ho Chi Minh City 73008, Vietnam.
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Hu S, Guo Q, Wang S, Zhang W, Ye J, Su L, Zou S, Zhang D, Zhang Y, Yu D, Xu J, Wei Y. Supplementation of serum albumin is associated with improved pulmonary function: NHANES 2013–2014. Front Physiol 2022; 13:948370. [PMID: 36262258 PMCID: PMC9574070 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2022.948370] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2022] [Accepted: 09/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background: The serum albumin level is reflective of the function of multiple organs, such as the liver and kidneys. However, the association between serum albumin and pulmonary function is unclear; therefore, this study aimed to determine the relationship between pulmonary function and serum albumin, including the threshold of serum albumin at the changes of the pulmonary function in the total population and in different strata of population. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, We examined the relationship between serum albumin and two independent indicators of pulmonary function: forced vital capacity (FVC) and forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV 1), using data from National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES 2013–2014) (n = 3286). We used univariate analysis, stratified analysis, and multiple regression equation analysis to examine the correlation between serum albumin levels and FVC and FEV 1, and performed smoothed curve fitting, threshold effect, and saturation effect analysis (for stratification) to determine the threshold serum albumin level at which FVC and FEV 1 begin to change. Results: The adjusted smoothed curve fit plot showed a linear relationship between serum albu-min levels and FVC: for every 1 g/dl increase in the serum albumin level, FVC increased by 80.40 ml (11.18, 149.61). Serum albumin and FEV 1 showed a non-linear relationship. When serum al-bumin reached the inflection point (3.8 g/dl), FEV 1 increased with increasing serum albumin and the correlation coefficient β was 205.55 (140.15, 270.95). Conclusion: Serum albumin is a core indicator of liver function, and abnormal liver function has a direct impact on pulmonary function. In the total population, serum albumin levels were linearly and positively correlated with FVC. Above 3.6 g/dl, serum albumin was positively correlated with FEV 1. Based on the total population and different population strata, this study revealed a positive association between the serum albumin level and pulmonary function, and identified the threshold of serum albumin when Indicators of pulmonary function tests starts to rise, providing a new early warning indicator for people at high risk of pulmonary insufficiency and has positive implications for the prevention of combined respiratory failure in patients with liver insufficiency.
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The Geriatric Nutritional Risk Index Is an Independent Predictor of Adverse Outcomes for Total Joint Arthroplasty Patients. J Arthroplasty 2022; 37:S836-S841. [PMID: 35091033 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2022.01.049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2021] [Revised: 01/03/2022] [Accepted: 01/18/2022] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Malnutrition affects patient outcomes after total joint arthroplasty (TJA). Although hypoalbuminemia has been used as a surrogate, there is no unanimous method for screening and assessing malnutrition. This study aimed to determine if malnutrition, as defined by the Geriatric Nutritional Risk Index (GNRI), is independently correlated with short-term (<30 days) postoperative complications and prognosis in patients undergoing TJA. METHODS The 2016-2019 American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program was queried for all patients aged >65 years who underwent TJA. Based on GNRI value, patients were divided into 3 groups: normal nutrition (GNRI >98), moderate malnutrition (GNRI 92-98), and severe malnutrition (GNRI <92). After adjusting for potential confounders, multivariable regression models were used to analyze the association between GNRI and patient outcomes. RESULTS A total of 191,087 patients were included in the study. Prevalence of malnutrition based on body mass index (<18.5 kg/m2), albumin (<3.5 mg/dL), and GNRI (≤98) was 0.41% (784), 4.17% (7975), and 15.83% (30,258). Adjusted analysis showed that compared with normal nutrition, moderate and severe malnutrition status were associated with a higher rate of transfusion, readmission, and postoperative length of stay over 8 days (P < .05). Severe malnutrition was also associated with pneumonia, surgical site infection, urinary tract infection, sepsis, and revision surgery (P < .05). CONCLUSION Malnutrition, as defined by GNRI, is an independent predictor of adverse outcomes after TJA, including 30-day readmission, revision surgery, and increased length of stay. GNRI can be used to routinely screen and assess patient nutritional status before TJA and counsel patients and families appropriately. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level 3: Retrospective Cohort Study.
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Acute post-traumatic muscle atrophy on CT scan predicts prolonged mechanical ventilation and a worse outcome in severe trauma patients. Injury 2022; 53:2501-2510. [PMID: 35613963 DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2022.05.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2021] [Revised: 03/23/2022] [Accepted: 05/06/2022] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND The aim of present study was to assess the association between acute post-traumatic atrophy (APTMA) determined on psoas computed tomography [CT] scan and the duration of mechanical ventilation and outcomes in severe trauma patients. METHODS A retrospective analysis of severe trauma patients (Injury Severity Score [ISS], >15) hospitalized in the intensive care unit (ICU) for more than 7 days between January 2010 and December 2015 was performed. The psoas muscle index (PMI) was measured on admission and at delayed CT scan. ΔPMI was calculated as the percentage PMI loss between these two scans. Three groups were defined and compared a posteriori using the quartiles of the ΔPMI values: low (lower quartile), moderate, and severe (higher quartile) APTMA groups. Linear regression analysis was performed to predict the duration of mechanical ventilation, of catecholamines, length of stay (LOS) in the ICU and hospital, and complications were assessed. RESULTS A total of 114 trauma patients were included (median age, 40 years; [IQR, 25-54 years]; ISS, 33 [IQR, 25-41]). Based on the ΔPMI determination, 29 patients were allocated in the low APTMA group (range ∆PMI, 0%-6%), 56 in the moderate APTMA group (range ∆PMI, 6%-18%), and 29 in the APTMA group (range ∆PMI, ≥19%). Severity of APTMA was significantly associated with the duration of mechanical ventilation and catecholamines, ICU and hospital LOS (P<0.001). Delayed pneumonia (P=0.006) and other delayed infections (P=0.014), as well as thromboembolic events (P=0.04) were statistically associated with the severity of APTMA, whereas mortality did not differ between the three groups (P=0.20). Using linear regression analysis, each ∆PMI increase of 1% was significantly associated with 0.90 supplementary days of mechanical ventilation (P<0.001), 0.29 supplementary days of catecholamines (P<0.001) and 0.82 supplementary days of hospitalization (P<0.001). All these statistical associations were confirmed in multivariate analysis (P<0.001). CONCLUSION Acute muscle atrophy diagnosed on CT scan by psoas area measurement (ΔPMI) was strongly associated with poor outcomes in severe trauma patients.
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Relationship between Undernutrition and Periodontal Diseases among a Sample of Yemeni Population: A Cross-Sectional Study. Int J Dent 2022; 2022:7863531. [PMID: 35265136 PMCID: PMC8901342 DOI: 10.1155/2022/7863531] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2021] [Revised: 01/25/2022] [Accepted: 02/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Undernutrition is an inadequate supply of energy and nutrients. Periodontal diseases (PDs) are defined as a broad form of chronic inflammatory disease of the gingiva, bone, and ligaments supporting the teeth. This study aimed to reveal the relationship between undernutrition, using body mass index (BMI) and serum albumin level (Alb), and PDs in a sample of Yemeni population. A cross-sectional study was conducted at dental teaching clinics at the Faculty of Dentistry, Sana’a University. Of 1920 patients who attended clinics, only 229 matched the study criteria. Oral examination was performed to assess the periodontal clinical parameter measurements. BMI and Alb were measured. Participants of both genders were involved, with a slight increase in males (n = 134, 58.5%), and most of the study sample was in the age group of 18–35 years (n = 209, 91.3%). Regarding habits, only 18.2% (n = 43) of patients were smokers and about half of the participants (n = 136, 59.4%) were khat chewers. Most cases had mild undernutrition according to BMI (n = 139, 60.7%) and normal Alb level (n = 213, 93%). Regarding the periodontal diagnosis, most of the participants were diagnosed with gingivitis (n = 186, 81.2%). BMI and albumin level were nonsignificantly associated with PDs. PDs were statistically significant with the participant’s age, gender, level of education, and smoking (
). However, BMI, khat chewing, and albumin level were nonsignificant factors of periodontal diseases among Yemeni participants (
). In both genders, variables such as age of the patients, smoking, khat chewing, and PDs were nonsignificantly associated with BMI. This study showed that the majority of the participants had been diagnosed with gingivitis, but there was not an association between PDs and undernutrition. This paper is presented on research square URL // https://www.researchsquare.com/article/rs-429796/v1 with DOI 10.21203/rs.3.rs-429796/v1.
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Li X, Cao X, Ying Z, Zhang J, Sun X, Hoogendijk EO, Liu Z. Associations of Serum Albumin With Disability in Activities of Daily Living, Mobility and Objective Physical Functioning Regardless of Vitamin D: Cross-Sectional Findings From the Chinese Longitudinal Healthy Longevity Survey. Front Nutr 2022; 9:809499. [PMID: 35284431 PMCID: PMC8908380 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2022.809499] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2021] [Accepted: 01/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Objective To examine the associations of serum albumin, a nutrition indicator, with disability in activities of daily living (ADL), mobility, and objective physical functioning among Chinese older adults. Materials and Methods Cross-sectional data of 2233 older adults (≥65 years) who participated in the 2011/2012 main survey of the Chinese Longitudinal Healthy Longevity Survey (CLHLS) and the 2012 biomarker sub-study was used. Serum albumin was measured by immunoturbidimetric assay. Physical functioning included subjectively (ADL and mobility) and objectively measured disability (standing up from a chair, picking up a book from the floor, and turning around 360°). Multivariable logistic regression models were performed. Results After adjusting for age and sex, compared with participants in the lowest quartile group of serum albumin, those in the highest quartile group had 45% lower odds of disability in ADL (odds ratio [OR]: 0.55; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.38, 0.80); 48% lower odds of disability in mobility (OR: 0.52; 95% CI: 0.38, 0.71); 46% lower odds of disability in standing up from a chair (OR: 0.54; 95% CI: 0.34, 0.85); and 37% lower odds of disability in picking up a book from the floor (OR: 0.63; 95% CI: 0.40, 0.97). We did not observe a statistically significant interaction effect between serum albumin and vitamin D on disability in physical functioning. Conclusion Serum albumin level was associated with physical functioning among Chinese older adults, regardless of vitamin D level. The findings indicate that appropriate management of poor nutritional status, in particular low serum albumin levels, may contribute to maintaining physical functioning in older adults.
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- Xueqin Li
- Center for Clinical Big Data and Analytics of the Second Affiliated Hospital and Department of Big Data in Health Science School of Public Health, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Center for Clinical Big Data and Analytics of the Second Affiliated Hospital and Department of Big Data in Health Science School of Public Health, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Center for Clinical Big Data and Analytics of the Second Affiliated Hospital and Department of Big Data in Health Science School of Public Health, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Center for Clinical Big Data and Analytics of the Second Affiliated Hospital and Department of Big Data in Health Science School of Public Health, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Data Science, Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, Amsterdam UMC-location VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Center for Clinical Big Data and Analytics of the Second Affiliated Hospital and Department of Big Data in Health Science School of Public Health, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
- Alibaba-Zhejiang University Joint Research Center of Future Digital Healthcare, Hangzhou, China
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Joishy TK, Jha A, Oudah M, Das S, Adak A, Deb D, Khan MR. Human Gut Microbes Associated with Systolic Blood Pressure. Int J Hypertens 2022; 2022:2923941. [PMID: 35154822 PMCID: PMC8831042 DOI: 10.1155/2022/2923941] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2021] [Accepted: 12/31/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Emerging studies have revealed a strong link between the gut microbiome and several human diseases. Since human gut microbiome mirrors variations in lifestyle and environment, whether associations between disease conditions and gut microbiome are consistent across populations-particularly in communities practicing traditional subsistence strategies whose microbiomes differ markedly from industrialists-remains unknown. Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of mortality in India affecting 55 million people, and high blood pressure is one of the primary risk factors for cardiovascular diseases. We examined associations between gut microbiome and blood pressure along with 14 other variables associated with lifestyle, dietary habits, disease conditions, and clinical blood markers in the three Assamese populations. Our analysis reveals a robust link between the gut microbiome diversity and composition and systolic blood pressure. Moreover, several genera previously associated with hypertension in non-Indian populations were also associated with systolic blood pressure in this cohort and these genera were predictors of elevated blood pressure in these populations. These findings confer opportunities to design personalized, preventative, and targeted interventions harnessing the gut microbiome to tackle the burden of cardiovascular diseases in India.
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- Tulsi Kumari Joishy
- Molecular Biology and Microbial Biotechnology Laboratory, Life Sciences Division, Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology (IASST), Guwahati, Assam, India
- Department of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Cotton University, Guwahati, Assam, India
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- Genome Heritage Group, Program in Biology, New York University Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, UAE
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- Program of Computer Science, New York University Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, UAE
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- Molecular Biology and Microbial Biotechnology Laboratory, Life Sciences Division, Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology (IASST), Guwahati, Assam, India
- Department of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Cotton University, Guwahati, Assam, India
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- Molecular Biology and Microbial Biotechnology Laboratory, Life Sciences Division, Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology (IASST), Guwahati, Assam, India
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- Molecular Biology and Microbial Biotechnology Laboratory, Life Sciences Division, Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology (IASST), Guwahati, Assam, India
- Department of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Cotton University, Guwahati, Assam, India
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- Molecular Biology and Microbial Biotechnology Laboratory, Life Sciences Division, Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology (IASST), Guwahati, Assam, India
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Yıldırım B, Karakaya Z, Acar E, Demir A, Gökçek K, Gökçek A, Doğan V, Biteker M. Controlling Nutritional Status Score Predicts In-Hospital Mortality in Acute Pulmonary Embolism. Med Princ Pract 2022; 31:439-444. [PMID: 35613540 PMCID: PMC9801349 DOI: 10.1159/000525240] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2022] [Accepted: 05/09/2022] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE The association between the nutritional status and outcomes in pulmonary embolism is unclear. This study was aimed at examining the value of the Controlling Nutritional Status (CONUT) score in assessing malnutrition among acute pulmonary embolism patients. SUBJECT AND METHODS We retrospectively reviewed the records of adult patients with acute pulmonary embolism hospitalized through our ED. Demographic, clinical, and laboratory data on admission were recorded. Nutritional status was assessed with the CONUT score, which is calculated by the albumin, total cholesterol, and lymphocyte counts. The primary endpoint of the study was in-hospital mortality. RESULTS A total of 308 consecutive patients (mean age 68.2 ± 12.9 years, 53.9% female) were included, and 35 of the patients (11.4%) died during their in-hospital course. Multivariate analysis showed that a pulmonary embolism severity index >148 (OR 3.12, 95% CI: 1.65-8.81, p < 0.001), the presence of heart failure (1.25, 95% CI: 1.08-1.78, p = 0.03), and a CONUT score >4 (OR 1.39, 95% CI: 1.146-3.424, p = 0.015) were independent predictors of in-hospital mortality. CONCLUSION The present study indicates that the presence of malnutrition defined by the CONUT score predicts in-hospital mortality following acute pulmonary embolism.
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- Birdal Yıldırım
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University, Kötekli, Turkey
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, İzmir Katip Celebi University, İzmir, Turkey
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University, Kötekli, Turkey
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University, Kötekli, Turkey
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University, Kötekli, Turkey
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- Department of Cardiology, Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University, Kötekli, Turkey
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- Department of Cardiology, Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University, Kötekli, Turkey
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- Department of Cardiology, Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University, Kötekli, Turkey
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Guven DC, Aktepe OH, Aksun MS, Sahin TK, Kavgaci G, Ucgul E, Cakir IY, Yildirim HC, Guner G, Akin S, Kertmen N, Dizdar O, Aksoy S, Erman M, Yalcin S, Kilickap S. The association between albumin-globulin ratio (AGR) and survival in patients treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors. Cancer Biomark 2021; 34:189-199. [PMID: 34958005 DOI: 10.3233/cbm-210349] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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BACKGROUND The albumin-globulin ratio (AGR) could be a prognostic biomarker in patients with cancer, although the data is limited in patients treated with immune-checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs). OBJECTIVES We aimed to evaluate the association between AGR and survival in ICI-treated patients. METHODS The data of 212 advanced-stage patients were retrospectively evaluated in this cohort study. The association between AGR with overall (OS) and progression-free survival (PFS) were evaluated with multivariate analyses. Additionally, receptor operating curve (ROC) analysis was conducted to assess the AGR's predictive power in the very early progression (progression within two months) and long-term benefit (more than twelve months survival). RESULTS The median AGR was calculated as 1.21, and patients were classified into AGR-low and high subgroups according to the median. In the multivariate analyses, patients with lower AGR (< 1.21) had decreased OS (HR: 1.530, 95% CI: 1.100-2.127, p= 0.011) and PFS (HR: 1.390, 95% CI: 1.020-1.895, p= 0.037). The area under curve of AGR to detect early progression and long-term benefit were 0.654 (95% CI: 0.562-0.747, p= 0.001) and 0.671 (95% CI: 0.598-0.744, p< 0.001), respectively. CONCLUSIONS In our experience, survival with ICIs was impaired in patients with lower AGR. Additionally, the AGR values could detect the very early progression and long-term benefit ICIs.
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- Hacettepe University Cancer Institute, Ankara, Turkey
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- Hacettepe University Cancer Institute, Ankara, Turkey
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- Hacettepe University Cancer Institute, Ankara, Turkey
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- Hacettepe University Cancer Institute, Ankara, Turkey
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- Hacettepe University Cancer Institute, Ankara, Turkey
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- Hacettepe University Cancer Institute, Ankara, Turkey
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Passantino A, Guida P, Rizzo C, Carbonara R, Ruggieri R, Scrutinio D. Malnutrition in patients admitted to in-hospital cardiac rehabilitation: Clinical correlates and association with mortality. Monaldi Arch Chest Dis 2021; 92. [PMID: 34818883 DOI: 10.4081/monaldi.2021.1960] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2021] [Accepted: 10/05/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Malnutrition is highly prevalent among hospitalized patients; thus, an accurate identification of malnutrition could improve the outcome of these patients. The aim of the present paper was to apply multiple methods to evaluate the prevalence of malnutrition and clinical correlates in patients admitted to in-hospital cardiac rehabilitation. We performed a prospective study of 426 patients admitted to in-hospital cardiac rehabilitation: 282 (66.2%) had undergone a major cardiac surgery and 144 (34.8%) had experienced heart failure. The albumin level and Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA) scores were applied to evaluate the nutritional status of these patients. Serum albumin levels were < 3.5 g/dl in 147 (34.5%) patients, and MNA scores were < 24 in 179 (42.0%) patients. Patients with malnutrition or a risk of malnutrition had lower haemoglobin values, lower EuroQol scores and poorer functional status. Female gender, age, functional status and Cumulative Illness Rating Scale severity were predictors of malnutrition. Over a median follow-up of 47 months, MNA scores <24 were associated with higher mortality, even after correction for confounding variables. In conclusion, in patients admitted to in-hospital cardiac rehabilitation, malnutrition and risk of malnutrition frequently occur and are associated with poor functional status, higher clinical complication rates and long-term mortality.
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- Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri IRCCS, Institute of Bari.
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- Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri IRCCS, Institute of Bari.
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- Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri IRCCS, Institute of Bari.
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Gelfand Y, De la Garza Ramos R, Nakhla JP, Echt M, Yanamadala V, Yassari R. Predictive value of hypoalbuminemia and severe hypoalbuminemia in oncologic spine surgery. Clin Neurol Neurosurg 2021; 210:107009. [PMID: 34781089 DOI: 10.1016/j.clineuro.2021.107009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2021] [Revised: 10/22/2021] [Accepted: 10/24/2021] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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STUDY DESIGN Retrospective review of a prospectively collected national database. OBJECTIVE To evaluate the predictive value of hypoalbuminemia on outcomes in surgical spine oncology patients. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA It is well documented that patients with hypoalbuminemia (albumin <3.5) have significantly higher rates of surgical morbidity and mortality than patients with normal albumin (>3.5 g/dl). We evaluated outcomes for metastatic oncologic spine surgery patients based on pre-operative albumin levels. MATERIALS AND METHODS Patients who underwent surgery for metastatic spine disease were identified in the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (ACS-NSQIP) database from 2006 to 2016. Three groups were established: patients with normal albumin (>3.5 g/dl), mild hypoalbuminemia (2.6 g/dl - 3.4 g/dl), and severe hypoalbuminemia (<=2.5 g/dl). A multivariate analysis was used to assess the association between albumin levels and mortality within 30 days of surgical intervention. RESULTS A total of 700 patients who underwent surgery for metastatic spinal disease and had pre-operative albumin levels available were identified; 64.0% had normal albumin (>3.5 g/dl), 29.6% had mild hypoalbuminemia, and 6.4% had severe hypoalbuminemia. The overall 30-day mortality was 7.6% for patients with normal albumin, 15.9% for patients with mild hypoalbuminemia, and 44.4% for patients with severe hypoalbuminemia. On multivariate analysis, patients with mild hypoalbuminemia (OR 1.7 95% CI: 1.0-3.0 p = 0.05) and severe hypoalbuminemia (OR 6.2 95% CI: 2.8-13.5 p < 0.001) were more likely to expire within 30 days compared to patients with preoperative albumin above 3.5 g/dl. CONCLUSION In this study, albumin level was found to be an independent predictor of 30-day mortality in patients who underwent operative intervention for metastatic spinal disease. Patients with severe hypoalbuminemia had a 7-fold increased risk when compared with those who had normal albumin. While these findings need to be validated by future studies, we believe they will prove useful for preoperative risk stratification and surgical decision-making.
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- Yaroslav Gelfand
- Department of Neurosurgery, Montefiore Medical Center of Albert Einstein College of Medicine, USA.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Montefiore Medical Center of Albert Einstein College of Medicine, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Montefiore Medical Center of Albert Einstein College of Medicine, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Montefiore Medical Center of Albert Einstein College of Medicine, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Montefiore Medical Center of Albert Einstein College of Medicine, USA
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Kimura Y, Kimura N, Akazawa M. Increased nutrition-related risk as an independent predictor of the incidence of hypoglycemia in the hospitalized older individuals with type 2 diabetes: a single-center cohort study. Diabetol Int 2021; 12:420-429. [PMID: 34567925 DOI: 10.1007/s13340-021-00499-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2020] [Accepted: 02/04/2021] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Background and aims There are few reports on the association between malnutrition and hypoglycemia. The geriatric nutritional risk index (GNRI) allows risk classification by morbidity and mortality resulting from conditions often associated with malnutrition in older individuals. However, the association between GNRI and hypoglycemia is unclear. This study examined the associations between nutrition-related risk and hypoglycemia among older individuals with type 2 diabetes (T2D) using diabetes medication. Methods This single-center historical cohort study included hospitalized patients aged ≥ 65 years with T2D on medication. Nutrition-related risk was assessed using the GNRI and classified into four risk groups. Hypoglycemia and serious hypoglycemia were determined by oral or intravenous glucose intake and blood glucose < 3.9 mmol/L (70 mg/dL) as hypoglycemia, among them blood glucose < 3.0 mmol/L (54 mg/dL) as serious hypoglycemia. Data were recorded at least once during hospitalization. Results Patients who met the criteria (n = 1.754) were included in the study. The participants median age was 75.0 years. During the study, 81 patients (4.6%) experienced hypoglycemia and 7 patients (0.4%) experienced serious hypoglycemia. Hypoglycemia was observed in patients in the major risk (16.0%), moderate risk (9.7%), low risk (5.2%), and no risk (1.5%) groups (p for trend < 0.001). After adjusting for other risk factors, the hazard ratios of hypoglycemic among people with major, moderate, and low risk were 5.50, 3.86, and 2.55, respectively. Conclusions Hypoglycemia increased with increasing nutrition-related risk among older individuals with T2D using diabetes medication. The GNRI is a simple and useful assessment tool in the clinical setting.
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- Yoshinobu Kimura
- Department of Public Health and Epidemiology, Meiji Pharmaceutical University, 2-522-1 Noshio, Kiyose, Tokyo 204-8588 Japan.,Department of Pharmacy, Soka Municipal Hospital, 2-21-2 Soka, Soka, Saitama 340-8560 Japan
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- Department of Pharmacy, Soka Municipal Hospital, 2-21-2 Soka, Soka, Saitama 340-8560 Japan
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- Department of Public Health and Epidemiology, Meiji Pharmaceutical University, 2-522-1 Noshio, Kiyose, Tokyo 204-8588 Japan
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Yıldırım B, Biteker FS, Acar E, Demir A. Controlling Nutritional Status score: A novel prognostic marker for patients with community-acquired pneumonia. HONG KONG J EMERG ME 2021. [DOI: 10.1177/1024907920923919] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Objective: We aimed to investigate the prevalence and prognostic value of malnutrition assessed by Controlling Nutritional Status score in community-acquired pneumonia patients. Methods: All adult patients admitted to our emergency department and hospitalized for community-acquired pneumonia were prospectively followed-up until hospital discharge or death. Nutritional status was assessed with the Controlling Nutritional Status score, which is based on serum albumin levels, total cholesterol levels, and lymphocyte counts. The primary study endpoint was complicated hospital course defined as need for mechanical ventilation, mortality, or intensive care unit admission. Results: Three hundred and five patients (mean age 68.6 ± 11.2 years and 51.8% female) were enrolled, and 40 patients (13.1%) had complicated hospitalizations. Older patients, patients with more comorbidities, and patients with higher Controlling Nutritional Status scores on admission were tended to have a higher rate of complications during their hospitalization. Multivariate analysis showed that older age (odds ratio 2.55, 95% confidence interval 1.41–4.64, p < 0.001), presence of diabetes (odds ratio 1.54; 95% confidence interval 1.09–3.65; p = 0.004), pneumonia severity index ⩾ 3 (odds ratio 1.27, 95% confidence interval 0.524–3.725, p = 0.035), and Controlling Nutritional Status score > 4 (odds ratio 2.23, 95% confidence interval 1.129–3.657, p = 0.001) were independent predictors of complicated hospitalizations. Conclusion: Malnutrition determined by Controlling Nutritional Status score predicts complications in hospitalized patients with community-acquired pneumonia.
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- Birdal Yıldırım
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University, Muğla, Turkey
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- Department of Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology, Yatağan State Hospital, Muğla, Turkey
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University, Muğla, Turkey
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University, Muğla, Turkey
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Yang MC, Wang YC, Chen IS, Huang WC. Thickness of rectus abdominis measured by ultrasound in critically ill patients after abdominal surgery: A retrospective cohort study. Eur J Anaesthesiol 2021; 38:684-691. [PMID: 33399371 DOI: 10.1097/eja.0000000000001407] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Early identification of patients at high risk of prolonged mechanical ventilation is important in critical care. Sarcopenia, the loss of muscle mass and function, has been reported to be associated with extended mechanical ventilation and prolonged ICU stay. Although ultrasound is noninvasive and widely used in critical care, there is no standard method of using it to assess sarcopenia. OBJECTIVES The study aims to investigate the relationship between outcomes of critically ill patients and the ratio of BMI to the thickness of rectus abdominis measured by a standardised ultrasound examination. DESIGN A retrospective cohort study. SETTING Surgical ICU of a tertiary referral hospital, from October 2017 to June 2018. The thickness of rectus abdominis (RA) was measured while performing extended focused assessment sonography for trauma. BMI was divided by the thickness of rectus abdominis over the upper abdomen to derive the BMI-RA thickness ratio. PATIENTS Sixteen male and 11 female patients admitted to ICU after major abdominal surgery. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES The primary outcome was in-hospital mortality, and the secondary outcomes were durations of mechanical ventilation, ICU stay and hospital stay. The disease severity, serum albumin level and BMI-RA thickness ratio were also analysed. RESULTS Ultrasound measurement was easy to perform without adverse effects. The BMI-RA thickness ratio was significantly higher in nonsurvivors and was associated with ICU stay, hospital stay and duration of mechanical ventilation. Multivariable logistic regression showed that the BMI-RA thickness ratio was a predictor of in-hospital mortality. CONCLUSION The BMI-RA thickness ratio is related to the outcomes of patients transferred to ICU after major abdominal surgery. Measuring the thickness of rectus abdominis by ultrasound is well tolerated and easy to perform in surgical ICU. Larger prospective studies are required to confirm current findings.
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- Ming-Chieh Yang
- From the Division of Critical Care Medicine, E-Da Cancer Hospital (M-CY), Department of Surgery, Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital (I-SC), Department of Critical Care Medicine, Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital (Y-CW, W-CH), School of Medicine, National Yang-Ming University (M-CY, W-CH) and Department of Physical Therapy, Fooyin University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan (W-CH)
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Castillo Almeida NE, Stevens RW, Gurram P, Rivera CG, Suh GA. Cefazolin and rifampin: A coagulopathy-inducing combination. Am J Health Syst Pharm 2021; 78:2204-2208. [PMID: 34000006 DOI: 10.1093/ajhp/zxab210] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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PURPOSE To identify risk factors that may predispose patients to rifampin- and cefazolin-induced coagulopathy. SUMMARY An 86-year-old man with a history of rheumatoid arthritis on chronic prednisone and stage 3 chronic kidney disease, notably not on warfarin, presented to the hospital with a 10-day history of right hip pain, swelling, and drainage after a recent right total-hip arthroplasty. The patient underwent a combination of surgical intervention and medication therapy with rifampin and ceftriaxone. After discharge and at postoperative day 9, ceftriaxone was changed to cefazolin due to increasing alkaline phosphatase levels. Four weeks after the initial debridement, antibiotics, and implant retention, the patient underwent a second irrigation and debridement due to persistent infection. Cefazolin and rifampin therapy was extended. Three days later, the patient presented to the emergency room with significant bleeding at the surgical site and a profoundly elevated prothrombin time and international normalized ratio (INR). No potential contributors were identified. The Naranjo adverse drug reaction probability scale identified cefazolin and rifampin as the probable cause of elevated INR. The Liverpool adverse drug reaction avoidability assessment tool classified this adverse event as "definitely avoidable." CONCLUSION Rifampin-containing regimens are often recommended to treat staphylococcal prosthetic joint infections when the implant is retained. In methicillin-susceptible staphylococcal infections, cefazolin is routinely employed as the β-lactam backbone of definitive antimicrobial regimens. Although rifampin- and cefazolin-induced hypoprothrombinemia seems to be rare, adverse consequences of its occurrence may be prevented with appropriate monitoring.
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- Division of Infectious Diseases, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Division of Infectious Diseases, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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Kamei Y, Takayama T, Suzuki T, Furihata K, Otsuki M, Sadahiro S. Prediction of Recurrence in Patients with Stage III Colon Cancer Using Conventional Clinicopathological Factors and Peripheral Blood Test Data: A New Analysis with Artificial Intelligence. Oncology 2021; 99:318-326. [PMID: 33626534 DOI: 10.1159/000513414] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2020] [Accepted: 11/20/2020] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND Survival rate may be predicted by tumor-node-metastasis staging systems in colon cancer. In clinical practice, about 20 to 30 clinicopathological factors and blood test data have been used. Various predictive factors for recurrence have been advocated; however, the interactions are complex and remain to be established. We used artificial intelligence (AI) to examine predictive factors related to recurrence. METHODS The study group comprised 217 patients who underwent curative surgery for stage III colon cancer. Using a self-organizing map (SOM), an AI-based method, patients with only 23 clinicopathological factors, patients with 23 clinicopathological factors and 34 of preoperative blood test data (pre-data), and those with 23 clinicopathological factors and 31 of postoperative blood test data (post-data) were classified into several clusters with various rates of recurrence. RESULTS When only clinicopathological factors were used, the percentage of T4b disease, the percentage of N2 disease, and the number of metastatic lymph nodes were significantly higher in a cluster with a higher rate of recurrence. When clinicopathological factors and pre-data were used, three described pathological factors and the serum C-reactive protein (CRP) levels were significantly higher and the serum total protein (TP) levels, serum albumin levels, and the percentage of lymphocytes were significantly lower in a cluster with a higher rate of recurrence. When clinicopathological factors and post-data were used, three described pathological factors, serum CRP levels, and serum carcinoembryonic antigen levels were significantly higher and serum TP levels, serum albumin levels, and the percentage of lymphocytes were significantly lower in a cluster with a higher rate of recurrence. CONCLUSIONS This AI-based analysis extracted several risk factors for recurrence from more than 50 pathological and blood test factors before and after surgery separately. This analysis may predict the risk of recurrence of a new patient by confirming which clusters this patient belongs to.
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- Yutaro Kamei
- Department of Surgery, Tokai University, School of Medicine, Isehara, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Tokai University Hachioji Hospital, Hachioji, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Tokai University, School of Medicine, Isehara, Japan
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- West Japan Testing Department, SRL, Inc., Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Tokai University, School of Medicine, Isehara, Japan,
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Amaro E, Moore-Lotridge SN, Wessinger B, Benvenuti MA, An TJ, Oelsner WK, Polkowski GG, Schoenecker JG. Albumin and the fibrinogen-to-albumin ratio: Biomarkers for the acute phase response following total knee arthroplasty. PLoS One 2021; 16:e0247070. [PMID: 33592030 PMCID: PMC7886137 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0247070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2020] [Accepted: 01/29/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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PURPOSE Complications following total knee arthroplasty (TKA) lead to patient morbidity and cost. While acute phase reactants, such as c-reactive protein (CRP) and fibrinogen, have been used to predict complications following TKA, the extent and duration of changes in albumin levels following TKA are unknown. It is hypothesized that like CRP and fibrinogen, albumin, and the fibrinogen/albumin ratio (FAR) represent useful measures of the acute phase response (APR) following TKA. The purpose of this study was to describe the longitudinal course of albumin and FAR in healthy patients following TKA, relative to established biomarkers, and examine if the variance in albumin or FAR correlates with patient comorbidities. METHODS This retrospective cohort study of patients undergoing TKA at a tertiary medical center. CRP, fibrinogen, and albumin values were collected pre- and post-operatively. An age-adjusted Charlson comorbidity index (CCI) was utilized as a measure of patient comorbidity status. RESULTS The median preoperative albumin value was 4.3 g/dL, which dropped to 3.6 g/dL on postoperative day 1 following TKA. The albumin value returned to 93% of the baseline by postoperative week 2. The course of albumin inversely mirrored the course of CRP (r = -0.41). Median preoperative FAR was 0.087 g/L, which rose to 0.130 g/L by postoperative week 2 and returned to baseline by postoperative week 6. While preoperative FAR strongly correlated with postoperative week 2 values (r = 0.74), there was a weak positive correlation between age-adjusted CCI and pre-operative FAR (r = 0.24) in patients undergoing primary TKA. CONCLUSION Albumin levels follow a predictable postoperative decline that inversely correlates with CRP in healthy patients following TKA. Given the low cost and abundance of laboratories offering albumin levels, direct albumin levels and/or albumin ratios such as FAR may be underutilized biomarkers for monitoring the APR following TKA.
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- Emilie Amaro
- Department of Orthopedics, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, United States of America
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- Department of Orthopedics, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, United States of America
- Vanderbilt Center for Bone Biology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, United States of America
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- School of Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, United States of America
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- Department of Orthopedics, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, United States of America
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- School of Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, United States of America
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- Department of Orthopedics, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, United States of America
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- Department of Orthopedics, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, United States of America
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- Department of Orthopedics, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, United States of America
- Vanderbilt Center for Bone Biology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, United States of America
- Department of Pathology, Microbiology, and Immunology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, United States of America
- Department of Pharmacology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, United States of America
- Department of Pediatrics, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, United States of America
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Zadeh MH, Zamaninour N, Ansar H, Kabir A, Pazouki A, Farsani GM. Changes in serum albumin and liver enzymes following three different types of bariatric surgery: six-month follow-up. A retrospective cohort study. SAO PAULO MED J 2021; 139:598-606. [PMID: 34644766 PMCID: PMC9634836 DOI: 10.1590/1516-3180.2021.00065.r1.1504221] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2021] [Accepted: 04/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Few reports have examined the effects of Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB), one-anastomosis gastric bypass (OAGB) and sleeve gastrectomy (SG) on changes to serum albumin (Alb) and liver enzyme levels. OBJECTIVE To compare short-term post-surgery changes in serum Alb, aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and alkaline phosphatase (ALKP) levels. Body composition changes were also measured and compared among three groups. DESIGN AND SETTING Retrospective cohort study conducted in Tehran, Iran. METHODS 151 OAGB, RYGB and SG patients referred to the obesity clinic of Hazrat-e Rasool General Hospital, Tehran, Iran, were evaluated. Physical characteristics and biochemical parameters were measured pre-surgery and then after three and six months. RESULTS Through repeated measurements to determine intragroup changes, significant changes in serum AST (P = 0.003) and ALT (P < 0.001) were observed in follow-ups. However, Alb levels did not change (P = 0.413). Body fat, fat-free mass and muscle mass decreased significantly in each group (P < 0.05). In a univariate general linear model for determining intergroup changes, SG showed greater decreases in ALT and AST at three and six months (P < 0.05) and in ALKP at six months (P = 0.037), compared with OAGB. There were no significant differences in Alb levels. Also, RYGB had a greater effect on reducing fat percentage (three months, P = 0.011; six months, P = 0.059) and fat mass (three months, P = 0.042) than OAGB. CONCLUSION SG and RYGB may be superior to OAGB in reducing liver enzymes and body fat, respectively. However, Alb levels showed no significant differences.
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- Mohadeseh Hassan Zadeh
- Undergraduate Student, Department of Clinical Nutrition, School of Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics, Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS), Tehran, Iran.
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- PhD. Nutritionist, Minimally Invasive Surgery Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- PhD. Nutritionist, Minimally Invasive Surgery Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- MD, MPH, PhD. Associate Professor, Minimally Invasive Surgery Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- MD. Associate Professor of Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; and Associate Professor, Center of Excellence of European Branch of International Federation for Surgery of Obesity, Tehran, Iran.
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- MD, MPH, PhD. Assistant Professor, Department of Clinical Nutrition, School of Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics, Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS), Tehran, Iran; and Assistant Professor, Minimally Invasive Surgery Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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Pavlović J, Račić M, Ivković N. Serum Biomarkers Associated with Malnutrition and Nutritional Risk in Elderly Primary Care Patients: A Cross-sectional Study from Bosnia and Herzegovina. Zdr Varst 2020; 60:30-37. [PMID: 33488820 PMCID: PMC7780770 DOI: 10.2478/sjph-2021-0006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2019] [Accepted: 11/19/2020] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The aim of the study was to determine the ability of ferritin, haemoglobin, albumin and total cholesterol to identify nutritional risk and malnutrition among elderly primary care patients. METHODS The cross-sectional study included 446 elderly adults over 65 years of age from four areas of Bosnia and Herzegovina. In addition to anthropometric, functional, cognitive and biochemical indicators, nutritional status was evaluated using 24-hour recall of meals, the Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA), and Seniors in the Community: Risk Evaluation for Eating and Nutrition, Version II (SCREEN II). RESULTS Malnourished/at-risk study respondents had lower mean levels of haemoglobin (P=0.001) and total cholesterol (P<0.001), compared to those with normal nutritional status. Albumin levels significantly differed regarding nutritional status (P=0.004), but not nutritional risk level (P=0.521). Significant differences in serum ferritin levels were not found between malnourished and normally nourished study respondents (P=0.779) Determinants of albumin level were eating more than three meals a day (P<0.001), fewer than two portions of fruit and vegetables a day (P=0.024), drinking one glass of wine (P<0.001) and reporting functional independence (P=0.011). The AUC curves for serum ferritin, albumin and total cholesterol levels in men and women, as well as for haemoglobin levels in women, were poor to fair (AUC<0.800). CONCLUSION Although ferritin, haemoglobin, albumin and total cholesterol may be useful biomarkers of nutritional status, their accuracy in diagnosing malnutrition and nutritional risk among elderly primary health care patients is limited.
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- Jelena Pavlović
- University of East Sarajevo, Faculty of Production and Management, Faculty of Medicine, Studentska 5, 73300Foca, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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- Thomas J. Stephens & Associates, Phoenix, USA, 3635 W Altadena Ave, Phoenix, AZ85029, USA
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- University of East Sarajevo, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Oral Rehabilitation, Studentska 5, 73300Foca, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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Bolat İ, Biteker M. Prognostic Nutritional Index Predicts Perioperative Adverse Events in Patients Undergoing Noncardiac Surgery. Indian J Surg 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/s12262-020-02112-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022] Open
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Malnutrition, sarcopenia, and cachexia are areas of increasing interest in the management of patients with heart failure (HF). This review aims to examine the serological markers useful in guiding the physician in identification of these patients. RECENT FINDINGS Traditional nutritional biomarkers including albumin/prealbumin, iron, and vitamin D deficiencies predict poor prognosis in malnutrition and HF. Novel biomarkers including ghrelin, myostatin, C-terminal agrin fragment, and adiponectin have been identified as possible substrates and/or therapeutic targets in cardiac patients with sarcopenia and cachexia, though clinical trial data is limited to date. Increased focus on nutritional deficiency syndromes in heart failure has led to the use of established markers of malnutrition as well as the identification of novel biomarkers in the management of these patients, though to date, their usage has been confined to the academic domain and further research is required to establish their role in the clinical setting.
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van Wijngaarden JP, Wojzischke J, van den Berg C, Cetinyurek-Yavuz A, Diekmann R, Luiking YC, Bauer JM. Effects of Nutritional Interventions on Nutritional and Functional Outcomes in Geriatric Rehabilitation Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. J Am Med Dir Assoc 2020; 21:1207-1215.e9. [PMID: 32723538 DOI: 10.1016/j.jamda.2020.04.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2019] [Revised: 02/19/2020] [Accepted: 04/13/2020] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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OBJECTIVES It has been recognized that nutritional interventions play a role in improving the nutritional and functional status of older persons. This systematic review summarizes the evidence on nutritional and functional outcomes of nutritional interventions alone or in combination with physical exercise in geriatric rehabilitation patients. DESIGN Eight electronic databases were searched until July 1, 2019 to identify nutritional intervention studies in patients aged ≥60 years who were admitted to geriatric rehabilitation. A meta-analysis was performed to quantify intervention effects on serum albumin, muscle mass, and hand grip strength (HGS). RESULTS A total of 1962 studies were screened and 13 included in the systematic review. Studies were heterogeneous in interventions (4 nutritional interventions, 6 physical exercise + nutritional intervention, 1 timing of protein provision, 1 exercise + dietary advice, 1 nutrition-related nursing care) and outcomes. Among the 9 interventions that tested oral nutritional supplements (ONS) with protein, with or without exercise, 7 studies reported protein intake and 6 showed increased protein intakes, 2 of 5 studies showed increased albumin levels, and 5 of 9 reported an improvement in functional outcomes (BI, Functional Independence Measure, mobility). Meta-analyses showed no significant intervention effects on albumin [standardized mean difference (SMD) 0.45, 95% confidence interval (CI) -0.14, 1.04 (4 studies)], muscle mass [mean difference (MD) 2.14 kg, 95% CI -2.17, 6.45 (3 studies)], and HGS [SMD -0.04, 95% CI -0.55, 0.63 (3 studies)], but was based on a very limited number of studies. CONCLUSIONS AND IMPLICATIONS Only a limited number of studies with heterogeneous nutritional interventions and outcomes were available in the geriatric rehabilitation population. Studies that included ONS improved nutritional outcomes, especially protein intake and albumin levels. Functional outcomes improved in the majority of reporting studies. This indicates benefits of protein supplementation, with or without exercise, in this population. Future well-designed and well-powered clinical trials are needed to clarify existing controversial aspects.
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- Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg, Department of Health Services Research, Oldenburg, Germany
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- Danone Nutricia Research, Nutricia Advanced Medical Nutrition, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg, Department of Health Services Research, Oldenburg, Germany
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- Danone Nutricia Research, Nutricia Advanced Medical Nutrition, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Center for Geriatric Medicine, and Network Aging Research, University Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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Han K, Wang S, Jia W, Cao W, Liu M, Yang S, Wang J, He Y. Serum albumin and activities of daily living in Chinese centenarians: a cross-sectional study. BMC Geriatr 2020; 20:228. [PMID: 32605543 PMCID: PMC7325239 DOI: 10.1186/s12877-020-01631-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2019] [Accepted: 06/24/2020] [Indexed: 01/28/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Objective deterioration in activities of daily living (ADLs) exists among older population, and particularly worsens with age. Considering the criterion standard of positive aging and longevity, little information focusing on centenarians is available. This study set out to explore the relationship between serum albumin and ADLs among centenarians in long-lived areas. METHODS This population-based cross-sectional study investigated a full sample of Chinese centenarians in Hainan, the longest-lived area of China (n = 1002). We assessed serum albumin levels and basic and instrumental activities of daily living (BADLs and IADLs). RESULTS Of 1002 participants included in the analysis, 287 (28.64%) had BADL disabilities and 648 (64.67%) had IADL disabilities. The median level of serum albumin was 38.5 g/L (interquartile range, 36.2-41.3). The multivariable analyses controlling for socio-demographic characteristics, lifestyle, morbidities, and other influential factors showed that albumin level was associated with the total score of BADL (standard β = 0.335, P < 0.001) and IADL (standard β = 0.206, P < 0.001). With the increasing of albumin level, the risk of ADLs disability decreased (BADL: odds ratios [OR] = 0.835, 95% Confidence interval [CI]: 0.797-0.876; IADL: OR = 0.863, 95%CI: 0.824-0.905). In the stratified analyses, similar results were found in both sex, but were more prominent in women. CONCLUSIONS Higher levels of serum albumin was a protective factor for the decline of ADLs in centenarians. This association can be observed in both genders and is more pronounced in women.
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- Ke Han
- Department of Epidemiology, Institute of Geriatrics, the 2nd Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, 28 Fuxing Road, Beijing, 100853, China
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- Department of Epidemiology, Institute of Geriatrics, the 2nd Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, 28 Fuxing Road, Beijing, 100853, China
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- Department of Epidemiology, Institute of Geriatrics, the 2nd Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, 28 Fuxing Road, Beijing, 100853, China
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- Department of Epidemiology, Institute of Geriatrics, the 2nd Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, 28 Fuxing Road, Beijing, 100853, China
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- Department of Epidemiology, Institute of Geriatrics, the 2nd Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, 28 Fuxing Road, Beijing, 100853, China.,State Key Laboratory of Kidney Disease, Beijing Key Laboratory of Aging and Geriatrics, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatrics Diseases, the 2nd Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, 28 Fuxing Road, Beijing, 100853, China
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- Department of Epidemiology, Institute of Geriatrics, the 2nd Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, 28 Fuxing Road, Beijing, 100853, China
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- Department of Epidemiology, Institute of Geriatrics, the 2nd Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, 28 Fuxing Road, Beijing, 100853, China
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- Department of Epidemiology, Institute of Geriatrics, the 2nd Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, 28 Fuxing Road, Beijing, 100853, China. .,State Key Laboratory of Kidney Disease, Beijing Key Laboratory of Aging and Geriatrics, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatrics Diseases, the 2nd Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, 28 Fuxing Road, Beijing, 100853, China.
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Role of Albumin as a Nutritional and Prognostic Marker in Elective Intestinal Surgery. Can J Gastroenterol Hepatol 2020; 2020:7028216. [PMID: 32351914 PMCID: PMC7174932 DOI: 10.1155/2020/7028216] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2019] [Accepted: 01/20/2020] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The aim of this study was to investigate albumin, nutritional status, and inflammation in the perioperative course of patients undergoing elective intestinal surgery. METHODS A retrospective analysis of patients with preoperative measurements of nutritional parameters who underwent intestinal surgery between April 2017 and August 2018 at our institution was performed. Preoperatively, the correlation of albumin levels with markers for inflammation and nutritional status was investigated. Postoperatively, albumin levels were assessed with regard to high-grade morbidity and inflammation. RESULTS A total of 105 patients were included. Preoperatively, albumin levels were correlated with both markers for nutritional status and inflammation, with phase angle (PA) (p=0.004) and C-reactive protein (CRP) (p < 0.001) as independent factors predicting the albumin levels in multivariable analysis. Postoperatively, the reduction in serum albumin (∆-albumin) on postoperative day (POD) 1/2 (p=0.025) and POD 4/5 (p=0.003) was significantly associated with Clavien-Dindo complications ≥grade III. A cut-off value of 27.3% for ∆-albumin on POD 1/2 predicted postoperative high-grade morbidity (sensitivity 75% and specificity 69%). The product of ∆-albumin and CRP on POD 4/5 identified patients with major complications more reliably than ∆-albumin or CRP alone (sensitivity 91% and specificity 72%). CONCLUSION Preoperatively, albumin was a marker for nutritional status even if an inflammatory component was present. Postoperatively, ∆-albumin on POD 1/2 predicted high-grade morbidity. A new marker to identify patients with major complications on POD 4/5 is presented.
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Shibata M, Nakajima K. High Serum Aspartate Aminotransferase, Underweight, and Weight Loss in Older People: Results of the KITCHEN-4. Healthcare (Basel) 2020; 8:healthcare8020069. [PMID: 32218224 PMCID: PMC7348708 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare8020069] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2020] [Revised: 03/15/2020] [Accepted: 03/23/2020] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Background: Reduced muscle mass is frequently observed in older people and can lead to being underweight and/or weight loss (WL), but prediction and screening systems utilizing hematological biochemical parameters are limited. High serum aspartatSe aminotransferase in conjunction with normal serum alanine aminotransferase (HASNAL) can reflect systemic muscle damage. HASNAL and the incidence of being underweight concomitant with WL (UWWL) were investigated in the present 6-year community-based cohort study. Methods: Clinical parameters, lifestyle, the incidence of being underweight, ≥ 5% WL, and UWWL were investigated in 238,536 Japanese people aged 40-68 years who had normal serum alanine aminotransferase. HASNAL was defined as serum aspartate aminotransferase ≥ 30 U/L and serum alanine aminotransferase < 30 U/L. The subjects were divided into a younger group (< 55 years) and an older group (≥ 55 years). Results: After 6 years, overall body weight had increased by 0.4% in the younger group and decreased by 0.4% in the older group. In logistic regression analysis, in the younger group ≥ 5% WL was significantly associated with baseline HASNAL compared to baseline low serum aspartate aminotransferase (< 20 U/L). In the older group, baseline HASNAL was significantly associated with being underweight, ≥ 5% WL, and UWWL, even after adjustment for potential confounders, and UWWL was inversely associated with regular exercise and daily alcohol consumption-both of which modified the aforementioned associations. Conclusions: Older subjects with HASNAL were at an increased risk of UWWL, possibly via skeletal muscle damage, which may be affected by common lifestyles.
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- Michi Shibata
- School of Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Health and Social Services, Kanagawa University of Human Services, 1-10-1 Heisei-cho, Yokosuka, Kanagawa 238-8522, Japan;
- Department of Nutrition, St. Marianna University School of Medicine, 2-16-1 Sugao, Miyamae-ku, Kawasaki, Kanagawa 216-8511, Japan
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- School of Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Health and Social Services, Kanagawa University of Human Services, 1-10-1 Heisei-cho, Yokosuka, Kanagawa 238-8522, Japan;
- Graduate School of Health Innovation, Kanagawa University of Human Services, Research Gate Building Tonomachi 2-A, 3-25-10 Tonomachi, Kawasaki, Kanagawa 210-0821, Japan
- Department of Endocrinology and Diabetes, Saitama Medical Center, Saitama Medical University, 1981 Kamoda, Kawagoe, Saitama 350-8550, Japan
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +81-046-828-2660; Fax: +81-046-828-2661
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Nutritional status and functionality in geriatric rehabilitation patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Eur Geriatr Med 2020; 11:195-207. [PMID: 32297199 DOI: 10.1007/s41999-020-00294-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2019] [Accepted: 01/20/2020] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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PURPOSE Since there is only limited evidence available for geriatric rehabilitation patients, this systematic review and meta-analysis aims to characterize the nutritional status in this population and its relationship with functionality. METHODS Eight databases were searched for full-text articles reporting baseline nutritional intake and status of adults ≥ 60 years in rehabilitation settings. Pooled estimates were calculated for prevalence of malnutrition and risk of malnutrition based on the Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA) and for mean body mass index (BMI). Associations between nutritional status (MNA, MNA short form and BMI) and functional status (Barthel Index and Functional Independence Measure) and prevalence of sarcopenia were reviewed. RESULTS 62 out of 1717 references were eligible for inclusion. Pooled prevalence [95% confidence interval (CI)] of malnutrition and risk of malnutrition were 13 (5-20) % and 47 (40-54) %. Pooled estimate (95% CI) for BMI was 23.8 (23.2-24.5) kg/m2. Existing data suggest a risk for low protein and energy intake and vitamin D deficiency. Functional status differed widely. Seven out of ten studies reported significant associations between reduced nutritional status and reduced functionality, whilst two out of seven studies reported significant associations between higher BMI and functionality. Prevalence of sarcopenia was high with 40-76% in this population. CONCLUSIONS Although geriatric rehabilitation populations and settings were heterogeneous, a relevant percentage of geriatric rehabilitation patients were affected by a reduced nutritional status. Nutritional status was associated with decreased functionality. This emphasizes the need for screening for malnutrition and targeted nutritional intervention.
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Petraglia F, Chiavilli M, Zaccaria B, Nora M, Mammi P, Ranza E, Rampello A, Marcato A, Pessina F, Salghetti A, Costantino C, Frizziero A, Fanzaghi P, Faverzani S, Bergamini O, Allegri S, Rodà F, Brianti R. Rehabilitative treatment of patients with COVID-19 infection: the P.A.R.M.A. evidence based clinical practice protocol. ACTA BIO-MEDICA : ATENEI PARMENSIS 2020; 91:e2020169. [PMID: 33525225 PMCID: PMC7927566 DOI: 10.23750/abm.v91i4.10629] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2020] [Accepted: 09/16/2020] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND The impact of the SARS-CoV-2 on the National Health System (NHS) required a reorganization of the various levels of care, which also involved the rehabilitation reality. AIM OF THE WORK A clinical practice review of the literature was conducted to provide operational-rehabilitation guidelines adapted to the local reality and to the recent corporate reorganization in the context of the COVID-19 emergency. METHODS A practice review of the available scientific evidence was regularly conducted from the start of the COVID-19 pandemic to periodically update the clinical practice guidelines. Articles that met the following inclusion criteria were included: studies conducted on human adult subjects with COVID-19 infection, undergoing rehabilitation in any hospitalization setting. RESULTS The results of this clinical practice update were periodically discussed with colleagues and collaborators in a multi-professional team, in order to guarantee a good clinical practice protocol, named P.A.R.M.A. CONCLUSIONS The P.A.R.M.A. protocol is the result of a periodic review literature update, which has allowed us to take charge of patients affected by COVID-19 according to the most up-to-date clinical evidences, guaranteeing a shared and uniform treatment within a local reality in an era of health emergency.
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- Rehabilitation Medicine Service, Rehabilitation Geriatrics Department of the NHS-University Hospital of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, Italy
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- Rehabilitation Medicine Service, Rehabilitation Geriatrics Department of the NHS-University Hospital of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Rehabilitation Medicine Service, Rehabilitation Geriatrics Department of the NHS-University Hospital of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Rehabilitation Medicine Service, Rehabilitation Geriatrics Department of the NHS-University Hospital of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Rehabilitation Medicine Service, Rehabilitation Geriatrics Department of the NHS-University Hospital of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Rehabilitation Medicine Service, Rehabilitation Geriatrics Department of the NHS-University Hospital of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Rehabilitation Medicine Service, Rehabilitation Geriatrics Department of the NHS-University Hospital of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Rehabilitation Medicine Service, Rehabilitation Geriatrics Department of the NHS-University Hospital of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Rehabilitation Medicine Service, Rehabilitation Geriatrics Department of the NHS-University Hospital of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Rehabilitation Medicine Service, Rehabilitation Geriatrics Department of the NHS-University Hospital of Parma, Parma, Italy, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, Italy
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- Rehabilitation Medicine Service, Rehabilitation Geriatrics Department of the NHS-University Hospital of Parma, Parma, Italy, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, Italy
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- Rehabilitation Medicine Service, Rehabilitation Geriatrics Department of the NHS-University Hospital of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Rehabilitation Medicine Service, Rehabilitation Geriatrics Department of the NHS-University Hospital of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Rehabilitation Medicine Service, Rehabilitation Geriatrics Department of the NHS-University Hospital of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Rehabilitation Medicine Service, Rehabilitation Geriatrics Department of the NHS-University Hospital of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Rehabilitation Medicine Service, Rehabilitation Geriatrics Department of the NHS-University Hospital of Parma, Parma, Italy, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, Italy
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- Rehabilitation Medicine Service, Rehabilitation Geriatrics Department of the NHS-University Hospital of Parma, Parma, Italy
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Arikawa E, Kaneko N, Nohara K, Yamaguchi T, Mitsuyama M, Sakai T. Influence of Olfactory Function on Appetite and Nutritional Status in the Elderly Requiring Nursing Care. J Nutr Health Aging 2020; 24:398-403. [PMID: 32242207 DOI: 10.1007/s12603-020-1334-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate olfactory function in elderly subjects requiring nursing care to clarify its association with appetite and nutritional status. SETTING Facility for the elderly requiring nursing care. PARTICIPANTS The subjects were 158 elderly people requiring nursing care and 37 elderly people not requiring nursing care. MEASUREMENTS Experiment I: Olfactory function and factors (cognitive function, appetite, and nutritional status) that may be associated with it were compared between the elderly subjects requiring nursing care and those not requiring nursing care using covariance analysis in consideration of age. For evaluation, the OSIT-J was used for olfactory function, the HDS-R for cognitive function, the CNAQ for appetite, and BMI for nutritional status. Experiment II: The subjects were the same elderly subjects requiring nursing care in Experiment I, and food intake was surveyed in addition to the OSIT-J, HDS-R, CNAQ, and BMI. A univariate linear regression analysis was performed with OSIT-J as the response variable, and age, HDS-R, CNAQ, BMI, and food intake as the explanatory variables. RESULTS Experiment I: On covariance analysis, the OSIT-J score was significantly lower for the elderly subjects requiring nursing care than for those not requiring nursing care (p<0.01). The mean score was 8 or lower in both groups, demonstrating lower olfactory function in both groups. Regarding factors that may be associated with olfactory function, a significant difference was noted in the HDS-R (p<0.01), confirming significantly lower cognitive function in the elderly subjects requiring nursing care. No significant difference was noted in the CNAQ or BMI. Experiment II: On a univariate linear regression analysis, an association with the OSIT-J was noted for age and HDS-R. Age was inversely correlated and the HDS-R was positively correlated. Factors associated with lower olfactory function in the elderly subjects requiring nursing were age and cognitive function, whereas appetite, nutritional status, and food intake were not associated. CONCLUSION Olfactory function in elderly subjects requiring nursing care was poorer than that in those not requiring nursing care, suggesting that aging and cognitive decline are associated with lower olfactory function. In addition, no association of lower olfactory function with appetite, nutritional status, or food intake was noted in the elderly subjects requiring nursing care.
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- Kanji Nohara, Department of Oral-facial Disorders, Osaka University Graduate School of Dentistry, 1-8 Yamada-Oka, Suita, Osaka 565-0871, Japan, , Tel: +81-06-6879-2278, Fax: +81-06-6879-2279
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Fujimoto A, Okanishi T, Sato K, Masuda Y, Nishimura M, Homma Y, Enoki H. Activities of daily living are associated with outcomes of epilepsy treatment in elderly patients. Psychogeriatrics 2020; 20:104-110. [PMID: 31060106 DOI: 10.1111/psyg.12463] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2018] [Revised: 04/07/2019] [Accepted: 04/10/2019] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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AIM Controlling epileptic seizures in elderly populations is widely considered to be relatively easy, but we hypothesized that the lifestyles of elderly individuals may affect the outcomes of epilepsy treatment. The purpose of this study was to review the activities of daily living (ADL) of elderly individuals with epilepsy and compare them with the outcomes of epilepsy treatment. METHODS Of the 177 patients ≥65 years old who were referred to our epilepsy centre, epilepsy was diagnosed in 84. ADL and treatment outcomes were then reviewed, with ADL classified into three levels: ADL I, without disability; ADL II, disabled only in some instrumental ADL; and ADL III, disabled in some basic ADL. Epilepsy syndromes and use of anti-seizure drugs were also evaluated. RESULTS Forty-five patients (53.6%) achieved freedom from seizures, 23 (27.4%) achieved ≥80% but <100% reduction in seizures, 5 (6%) achieved ≥50% but <80% reduction in seizures, and 11 (13.1%) achieved <50% reduction in seizures. Thirty-five patients (81.4%) with ADL I achieved freedom from seizures, compared with seven patients with ADL II (28.0%) and three patients with ADL III (19.0%). A significant difference was evident among the three groups (F = 6.145, P = 0.003). CONCLUSIONS ADL should be taken into account when an epilepsy treatment is being selected.
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- Ayataka Fujimoto
- Comprehensive Epilepsy Center, Seirei Hamamatsu General Hospital, Hamamastsu, Japan
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- Comprehensive Epilepsy Center, Seirei Hamamatsu General Hospital, Hamamastsu, Japan
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- Comprehensive Epilepsy Center, Seirei Hamamatsu General Hospital, Hamamastsu, Japan
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- Comprehensive Epilepsy Center, Seirei Hamamatsu General Hospital, Hamamastsu, Japan
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- Comprehensive Epilepsy Center, Seirei Hamamatsu General Hospital, Hamamastsu, Japan
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- Department of General Internal Medicine, Seirei Hamamatsu General Hospital, Hamamastsu, Japan
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- Comprehensive Epilepsy Center, Seirei Hamamatsu General Hospital, Hamamastsu, Japan
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Serum albumin and atrial fibrillation: insights from epidemiological and mendelian randomization studies. Eur J Epidemiol 2019; 35:113-122. [DOI: 10.1007/s10654-019-00583-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2019] [Accepted: 11/07/2019] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Inoue K, Matsumoto T, Yamashita S, Yoshiga R, Yoshiya K, Matsubara Y, Matsuda D, Morisaki K, Furuyama T, Mori M. Malnutrition diagnosed by controlling nutrition status is a negative predictor of life prognosis in aortic arch aneurysm patients treated with thoracic endovascular aneurysm repair. Vascular 2019; 28:31-41. [DOI: 10.1177/1708538119869458] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Objectives Controlling Nutritional Status (CONUT) is a useful screening tool for malnutrition in patients with various diseases; however, how CONUT-diagnosed malnutrition affects patients with aortic arch aneurysm is unknown. This study aimed to reveal the utility of CONUT for detecting the patients with high-risk aortic arch aneurysm with malnutrition. Methods Sixty patients treated for aortic arch aneurysms with elective thoracic endovascular aneurysm repair from 2009 to 2015 were retrospectively analyzed at a single institution. Preoperative nutrition status was evaluated by CONUT, and a CONUT score ≥ 3 was defined as malnutrition. The influence of malnutrition on the patients’ overall survival, aneurysm-related death-free rates, and prevalence of re-interventions were also analyzed. Results Twenty-three patients were diagnosed with malnutrition. Overall survival was significantly lower in the malnutrition group ( P = 0.0036). The multivariate Cox proportional hazard analysis revealed that age ( P < 0.0001) and malnutrition ( P = 0.0457) were negative predictors of overall survival. Conversely, the two groups did not differ significantly in aneurysm-related death-free rates ( P = 0.7879) and the prevalence of re-interventions ( P = 0.7879). Conclusions Malnutrition diagnosed by CONUT as well as age is a negative predictor of survival prognosis in patients with aortic arch aneurysm.
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- Kentaro Inoue
- Department of Surgery and Science, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, International University of Health and Welfare School of Health Sciences, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of Surgery and Science, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Surgery and Science, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Surgery and Science, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Surgery and Science, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Surgery and Science, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Surgery and Science, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Surgery and Science, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Surgery and Science, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan
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Consumption of Nutrition Supplements Is Associated with Less Hypoglycemia during Admission-Results from the MENU Project. Nutrients 2019; 11:nu11081832. [PMID: 31398808 PMCID: PMC6723161 DOI: 10.3390/nu11081832] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2019] [Revised: 07/30/2019] [Accepted: 08/06/2019] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Aim: We studied the effect of the addition of an oral nutrition supplement (ONS) on the rate of hypoglyemia among hospitalized type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) patients. Methods: In this retrospective analysis, all DM patients with hypoalbuminemia (albumin < 3.5 g/dL) admitted to internal medicine “E” at Wolfson Medical Center between 1 June 2016 and 30 April 2017 were included. One bottle of ONS (Glucerna, 330 KCAL, 28 g carbohydrates, 17 g protein, 17 g fat) was added to the morning meal. The consumption of the ONS was verified during the morning rounds. All glucose measurements were recorded automatically in the patients’ electronic medical records. A logistic regression model was used to evaluate the effect of the nutrition support on the occurrence of hypoglycemia. Results: 218 patients (mean age 77.4 ± 12.0 years, 63.3% female, mean albumin 3.13 ± 0.32 g/dL), of whom 27.9% had documented hypoglycemia during hospitalization were included. The patients consumed 69.5% ± 37.1 of the ONS provided, and ONS was started 4.3 ± 5.3 days from admission. A logistic regression model indicated that age (Odds ratio [OR] 1.048, 95% CI 1.014–1.083, p = 0.005), insulin treatment (OR 3.059, 95% CI 1.497–6.251, p = 0.002), and the day of ONS started from admission (OR 1.094, 95% CI 1.021–1.173, p = 0.011) were associated with an increased risk of hypoglycemia. Complete consumption of the ONS was associated with a reduced risk of hypoglycemia: OR 0.364, 95% CI 0.149–0.890, p = 0.027. Age, other DM medications and serum albumin did not affect the risk. Conclusion: The intake of a complete serving of ONS may be associated with a reduction of the risk of hypoglycemia among diabetes in-patients with hypoalbuminemia.
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Controlling Nutritional Status (CONUT) Score Predicts Outcomes of Curative Resection for Gastric Cancer in the Elderly. World J Surg 2019; 43:1076-1084. [PMID: 30569221 DOI: 10.1007/s00268-018-04889-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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BACKGROUND Preoperative nutritional status is considered to affect the short-term and long-term outcomes of cancer patients. The clinical value of the controlling nutritional status (CONUT) score in elderly patients undergoing gastrectomy for gastric cancer remains unknown. METHODS This study reviewed 211 elderly patients aged 75 years or over who underwent curative resection for gastric cancer from 2000 to 2015. Patients were grouped according to the preoperative CONUT score into those with normal nutrition (75 patients), light malnutrition (100 patients) and moderate or severe malnutrition (36 patients). The predictive value of the CONUT score for postoperative morbidity and survival was assessed. RESULTS Impaired nutrition was associated with cardiovascular disease (P = 0.012) and chronic kidney disease (P = 0.014), and worsened malnutrition was linked to advanced age (P = 0.004), decreased body mass index (P = 0.008) and advanced disease stage (P = 0.01). Multivariate analysis showed the CONUT score as an independent predictor of procedure-unrelated infectious morbidity (odds ratio, 2.36; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.99-5.40; P = 0.046). Patients with a higher CONUT score had significantly shorter overall survival in both stage I and stage II/III gastric cancer (P = 0.044 and P = 0.007, respectively) and reduced cancer-specific survival in stage II/III (P = 0.003) The CONUT score was a strong predictors of overall survival (hazard ratio [HR], 2.12; 95% CI, 1.18-3.69; P = 0.012) and cancer-specific survival (HR, 3.75; 95% CI, 1.30-10.43; P = 0.015) independent of disease stage. CONCLUSIONS The preoperative CONUT score is a simple and promising predictor of postoperative procedure-unrelated infectious morbidity and prognosis in elderly gastric cancer patients.
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Malnutrition continues to be highly prevalent in hospitalized and critically ill patients and is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Additionally, survivors of critical illness have an increased risk for sarcopenia, which leads to weakness and physical debilitation that can persist for years. Nutrition risk assessment tools have been developed and validated in critically ill patients but have limitations. Variables such as body weight, body mass index, weight change, or percentage of food intake can be difficult to obtain in critically ill patients and may be misleading given changes in body composition, such as an increase in body water. Assessment of body composition through new techniques provides a unique opportunity to counter some of these limitations and develop improved methods of nutrition risk assessment based on objective data. The present manuscript provides a review of the most commonly available clinical technology for assessment of body composition (bioimpedance, computed tomography, and ultrasound), including data from trials in critically ill patients highlighting the benefits and weaknesses of each modality.
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- Manpreet S Mundi
- Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, Metabolism and Nutrition, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
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- Department of General Surgery, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon, USA
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Leibovitz E, Wainstein J, Boaz M. Association of albumin and cholesterol levels with incidence of hypoglycaemia in people admitted to general internal medicine units. Diabet Med 2018; 35:1735-1741. [PMID: 30091149 DOI: 10.1111/dme.13792] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/03/2018] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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AIM To study the association between serum albumin and cholesterol levels at hospital admission and incident hypoglycaemia among people admitted to internal medicine units. METHODS In this cross-sectional analysis, we examined the electronic medical records of people hospitalized in internal medicine departments. Data extracted included all glucose measurements as well as serum albumin and cholesterol, which were measured upon admission. A hypoglycaemia event was recorded for a given person if at least one glucose measurement of ≤ 3.9 mmol/l was recorded during the hospital stay. Regression analysis was used to determine which clinical measures predict hypoglycaemia. RESULTS During the acquisition period, 45 224 people (mean age 68.9 ± 17.8 years, 49.4% male, 21.1% diabetes mellitus) were discharged from internal medicine units. Hypoglycaemia was documented in 7.5% of these individuals (15.4% of people with diabetes vs. 5.5% of those without; P < 0.001). Logistic regression showed that both serum albumin [odds ratio (OR) 0.908, 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.896-0.919; P < 0.001) and cholesterol (OR 0.938, 95% CI 0.896-0.981; P = 0.005] were significantly associated with incident hypoglycaemia. Results remained significant even after controlling for age, sex, average glucose during hospitalization, length of hospital stay, acute infection upon admission, diabetes status, haemoglobin, white blood cell count and C-reactive levels. A combination of hypoalbuminaemia (< 35 g/l) and hypocholesterolaemia (< 3.37 mmol/l) upon admission greatly increased the risk of incident hypoglycaemia (OR 2.544, 95% CI 2.096-3.088; P < 0.001). CONCLUSION Hypoalbuminaemia and hypocholesterolaemia predict incident hypoglycaemia in the hospital setting among people with and without diabetes mellitus.
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- E Leibovitz
- Department of Internal Medicine, 'A' Yoseftal Hospital, Eilat
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- Diabetes Unit, E. Wolfson Medical Center, Holon
- Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv
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- Department of Nutrition Sciences, Ariel University, Ariel, Israel
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Shergill R, Syed W, Rizvi SA, Singh I. Nutritional support in chronic liver disease and cirrhotics. World J Hepatol 2018; 10:685-694. [PMID: 30386461 PMCID: PMC6206154 DOI: 10.4254/wjh.v10.i10.685] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2018] [Revised: 08/04/2018] [Accepted: 08/06/2018] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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The liver is a major organ and an essential component in maintaining an appropriate nutritional status in healthy individuals through metabolism of protein, carbohydrates, and fat. In individuals with chronic liver disease (CLD), along with a number of other essential functions that the liver serves, its role in nutrition maintenance is severely impaired. Common causes of CLD include hepatitis C, alcoholic liver disease, and non-alcoholic liver disease. Amongst this population, the most common manifestation of impaired nutritional maintenance is protein-calorie malnutrition. Aside from inherent abnormalities in metabolism, such as malabsorption and maldigestion, CLD can be associated with anorexia as well as increased metabolic requirements, all of which contribute to a state of malnutrition. Given the systemic implications and impact on prognosis of malnutrition, proper nutritional assessment is essential and can be achieved through a thorough history and physical, as well as biochemical investigations and anthropometry as needed. Following an appropriate assessment of a patient’s nutritional status, an approach to management can be decided upon and is based on the extent of malnutrition which directly reflects the severity of disease. Management options can be grossly separated into enteral and parenteral nutrition. The former is usually sufficient in the form of oral supplements in less severe cases of malnutrition, but as the CLD worsens, parenteral nutrition becomes necessary. With appropriate assessment and early intervention, many of the complications of CLD can be avoided, and ultimately better outcomes can be achieved.
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- Ravi Shergill
- Radiology Department, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON L8S4L8, Canada
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- Undergraduate Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON L8S4L8, Canada
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- Undergraduate Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON L8S4L8, Canada
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- Undergraduate Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON L8S4L8, Canada
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