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Evaluation of the risk factors for short-term mortality after acute ischemic stroke in the elderly : is there a role for nutritional risk assessment?
No full textParenteral nutrition in intensive care septic patients : is it dangerous when indications are complied?
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ASPEN recommendations for enteral nutrition : practice is the result of potential benefits, harms, clinical judgement and ethical issues
No full textThe new Geriatric Nutritional Risk Index is a good predictor of muscle dysfunction in institutionalised older patients
No full textBackground & aims: The validity of Geriatric Nutritional Risk Index (GNRI), in predicting nutrition-related risk of complications in the elderly, has been recently underscored. Malnutrition may results also in muscle function impairment. Thus, the present study aims to investigate if GNRI might be a reliable detector of muscle dysfunction in institutionalized older people. Methods: In total, 153 institutionalized elderly (71 males, 82 females; mean age±SD: 75.2±8.4; range: 65-96) were studied in anthropometric parameters, serum albumin concentration and total score on GNRI. Muscle function was assessed by handgrip strength (HG). Results: Women were significantly older than men and presented lower values of HG and arm muscle area (AMA). In overall population, GNRI was significantly correlated with AMA, HG and strength for centimeter of muscle area (HG/AMA); however, in gender-separated analysis, men presented higher degrees of correlation. After dividing patients in four categories according to GNRI, a more significant difference was detected in HG and HG/AMA rather than the other clinical and anthropometric parameters. Moreover, ANOVA analysis between HG quartiles was highly significant for GNRI, AMA and HG/AMA. Conclusions: GNRI is a good predictor of muscle dysfunction, particularly in men, and useful in identifying patients suitable for nutritional support and physical activity
Facing hospital malnutrition : when will we understand that a precious ally lies in our catering service leading chef?
No full textThe use of the Geriatric Nutritional Risk Index (GNRI) as simplified nutritional screening tool
No full textA Possible Role of Visceral Fat-Related Inflammation In Linking Obstructive Sleep Apnea To Left Ventricular Hypertrophy
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Food waste : other issues and settings should be considered : it is not just a matter of money and pollution
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