The correlation between anergy, malnutrition and clinical outcome in an elderly hospital population

Ek, Anna‐Christina; Larsson, Jörgen; Schenck, H von; Thorslund, S.; Unosson, Mitra; Bjurulf, Per

doi:10.1016/0261-5614(90)90018-n

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“…8 Because many patients with acute stroke are unable to perform self-care activities, 5 undernutrition may result and then accelerate. The side effects of undernutrition are associated with decreased immune competence, 9 increased rate of pressure sores, 10 higher morbidity and mortality, and prolonged hospital stay. 1113 The aim of the present study was to describe the nutritional status in elderly patients with acute stroke on admission and after 2 and 9 weeks and to evaluate the patients' nutritional state in relation to food intake and dependence on assisted feeding.…”

Section: U Ndernutrition Is Reported To Occur In a Largementioning

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Feeding dependence and nutritional status after acute stroke.

Unosson

Bjurulf

et al. 1994

Stroke

103

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Background and PurposeWe assessed the nutritional status of patients with acute stroke and evaluated it in relation to the patients' dependence on assistance with feeding.Methods Fifty patients aged 70 years or older, admitted from their homes, were included. Weight index, triceps skinfold thickness, arm muscle circumference, serum proteins, delayed hypersensitivity, body composition measured by bioelectric impedance, and functional condition were determined on admission and 2 and 9 weeks after admission. Food and fluid consumption were also recorded.Results On admission, four patients were regarded as protein-energy malnourished. Those who required assistance with feeding after admission (n=18, 36%) had lower serum albumin (P<.05), lower body cell mass (P<.01), and were

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Section: U Ndernutrition Is Reported To Occur In a Largementioning

confidence: 99%

Feeding dependence and nutritional status after acute stroke.

Unosson

Bjurulf

et al. 1994

Stroke

103

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“…Hospitalized patients often require nutritional supplementation for maintenance of adequate nutrition [72], which, however, often causes hyperglycemia in glucose intolerant and diabetic patients. Therefore, it is considered as most difficult point in blood glucose management.…”

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Physiological Functions of Partially Hydrolyzed Guar Gum

Yoon

Chu

Juneja

2006

J. Clin. Biochem. Nutr.

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Summary Partially hydrolyzed guar gum (PHGG) has a number of properties associated with dietary fiber. PHGG ingestion results in not only an increase in defecting frequency and softer stools in persons with constipation but also significantly improvement of diarrhea in patient with gastrointestinal intolerance. The lowering of fecal pH by intake of PHGG resulted in the growth of Lactobacillus spp. and Bifidobacterium spp., intestinal flora good for human health. Improvement of balance of intestinal microflora resulted in prevention from infection and colonization of Salmonella enteritidis. Further the ingestion of PHGG promoted absorption of mineral and lowered serum cholesterol and triglycerides in the rat and serum cholesterol in human by improving lipid metabolism without reduction of protein utilization. In addition, PHGG significantly reduced the level of plasma glucose, and thereby improved acute postprandial plasma glucose and insulin response. All these observations suggest that the PHGG is prospective one of dietary fiber with various biological functions.

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“…Early identification of those at risk from developing undernutrition and, subsequent initiation of nutritional support, has been shown to benefit not only the outcome of the patient (Ek et al, 1990;Unosson et al, 1992) but also reduce hospital costs (Allison, 1995;Lennard-Jones, 1992).…”

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confidence: 98%