Malnutrition: laboratory markers vs nutritional assessment
Malnutrition is an independent risk factor for patient morbidity and mortality and is
associated with increased healthcare-related costs. However, a major dilemma exists due to …
associated with increased healthcare-related costs. However, a major dilemma exists due to …
Prevalence of malnutrition in Parkinson's disease: a systematic review
Parkinson's disease (PD) patients may be at higher risk of malnutrition because of the
symptoms associated with the disease and the side effects of the medication used to …
symptoms associated with the disease and the side effects of the medication used to …
Global prevalence of protein-energy wasting in kidney disease: a meta-analysis of contemporary observational studies from the international society of renal nutrition …
Objective To better define the prevalence of protein-energy wasting (PEW) in kidney disease
is poorly defined. Methods We performed a meta-analysis of PEW prevalence from …
is poorly defined. Methods We performed a meta-analysis of PEW prevalence from …
Clinical Practice Guideline on management of older patients with chronic kidney disease stage 3b or higher (eGFR <45 mL/min/1.73 m2)
Despite the growing number of frail and older patients with eGFR< 45 mL/min/1.73 m2, most
studies still exclude this population, so providing guidance on the management of these …
studies still exclude this population, so providing guidance on the management of these …
Malnutrition determined by the patient-generated subjective global assessment is associated with poor outcomes in acute stroke patients
BACKGROUND & AIMS: The extent of malnutrition in hospitalised stroke patients and its
influence on outcomes including hospital complications, length of stay and discharge …
influence on outcomes including hospital complications, length of stay and discharge …
[HTML][HTML] Comparison of different nutritional assessments and body-composition measurements in detecting malnutrition among gynecologic cancer patients
Background Few studies have assessed global nutritional assessment tools and body-
composition measurements in gynecologic cancer patients. Objective We aimed to assess …
composition measurements in gynecologic cancer patients. Objective We aimed to assess …
Indications and limitations of the use of subjective global assessment in clinical practice: an update
MCG Barbosa-Silva, AJD Barros - Current Opinion in Clinical …, 2006 - journals.lww.com
Subjective global assessment represents a good option for assessing nutritional status in
various clinical situations. As a screening tool, it better identifies established malnutrition …
various clinical situations. As a screening tool, it better identifies established malnutrition …
Malnutrition among gynaecological cancer patients
Objective: To assess the nutritional status of patients with gynaecological cancer. Design: A
prospective study assessing the nutritional status of gynaecological patients with suspected …
prospective study assessing the nutritional status of gynaecological patients with suspected …
Malnutrition in geriatric rehabilitation: prevalence, patient outcomes, and criterion validity of the scored patient-generated subjective global assessment and the mini …
Background Accurate identification and management of malnutrition is essential so that
patient outcomes can be improved and resources used efficaciously. Objectives In …
patient outcomes can be improved and resources used efficaciously. Objectives In …
Malnutrition and its association with readmission and death within 7 days and 8–180 days postdischarge in older patients: a prospective observational study
Objective The relationship between admission nutritional status and clinical outcomes
following hospital discharge is not well established. This study investigated whether older …
following hospital discharge is not well established. This study investigated whether older …