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Clinical case and short review of extreme short bowel syndrome: an update 21 years after
2016
Short bowel syndrome refers to the malabsorptive state caused by loss of significant portions of the small intestine, whose clinical framework is characterized by malnutrition, diarrhea, dehydration, weight loss, and low-weight-related symptoms/signs. These clinical conditions seem to be related to the length of resection. Twenty-one years ago we reported the clinical case of an infant, who underwent a massive resection of the loops of the small intestine, of the cecum and of part of the ascending colon, due to intestinal malrotation with volvulus. The residual small intestine measured just 11 cm and consisted of the duodenum and a small part of jejunum, in the absence of the ileocecal valv…
The Interplay between Magnesium and Testosterone in Modulating Physical Function in Men
2014
The role of nutritional status as determinant of successful aging is very well recognized. There is recent evidence that nutrition may exert its beneficial effects through the modulation of the hormonal anabolic milieu. Under-nutrition and anabolic hormonal deficiency frequently coexist in older individuals determining an increased risk of mobility impairment and adverse outcomes. Mineral dietary assessment has received attention as key component of the nutritional modulation of anabolic status and physical performance. There is evidence that several minerals, including magnesium, exert a positive influence on Insulin-like Growth Factor-1 (IGF-1) secretion in both sexes, and Testosterone (T…
Global health training in paediatric residency programs: the Italian experience
2015
Osservatorio Nazionale Specializzandi Pediatria (ONSP) is an Italian association of residents in paediatrics, and one of its interests is to support paediatric training in developing countries. In 2014, for this purpose, ONSP performed a survey with the aim of describing interest, participation, resources, and obstacles of residents who are involved in global health training within paediatric residency programs. Once the final data were known, an informative brochure was produced for publicizing the results of this survey and the projects that Italian Pediatric Schools have activated in developing countries. 35 of 38 paediatric residency schools (92%) participated in the survey. 67% of them…
Hospital Readmission after Major Pulmonary Resection for Lung Cancer in France: A Nationwide Medico-Administrative Database
2019
Objectives: After major pulmonary resection for lung cancer, hospital readmission is considered an indicator of the quality of care. Our main objective was to define the readmission rate at 30 days after pulmonary resection. Secondary objectives were to determine the causes and predictive factors. Methods: Data for all patients operated for lung cancer were extracted from the national medico-administrative database of the Programme de Medicalisation des Systemes d'Information (PMSI). Thirty-days hospital readmission was defined as any new hospitalization within 30 days after discharge from the surgical department following major lung resection, regardless of the reason for readmission. Resu…
Systematic review and meta-analysis found that malnutrition was associated with poor cognitive development
2021
Aim: Malnutrition is a major public health issue that has been associated with high susceptibility for impaired brain development and mental functioning. However, to date studies on this topic have not been collated and appraised. This systematic review and meta-analysis investigated the association between malnutrition and cognitive development. Methods: We searched the MEDLINE, Scopus, CINAHL, Embase PsycINFO and Cochrane Library databases in English up to 8 December 2020. All studies reporting an association between nutritional status and cognitive development were included. p values of less than 0.05 were considered statistically significant and the results are reported as standardised …
Oral health and dysphagia in the older population: Report of the 2nd EICA-ESSD-EUGMS train the trainers course
2017
The purpose ofthe manuscriptis to summarize the key points of the European Society for Swallowing Disorders (ESSD) course, ‘‘Effective care of older patients with swallowing difficulties’’ organized by the European Interdisciplinary Council of Ageing (EICA) and by the European Union Geriatric Medicine Society (EUGMS)
The pathophysiology of aging bone jaw: primary and secondary prevention
2010
The skeleton is composed of approximately 200 bones, and it is the backbone of our body along with ligaments and joints. The bone is not a static but a dynamic structure, constantly reshuffling, that may suffer fractures due to trauma, despite their particular hardness and strength. Complex physiologic mechanisms, sometimes with the help of surgery, can lead to bone repairing. In the elderly, often, the skeletal system can be affected by osteoporosis, a "silent disease" that causes fragile bones especially of the vertebrae and femur; its contributing factors are menopause (in women), smoking, nutritional deficiencies, systemic diseases or prolonged use of drugs. The masticatory apparatus an…
Physical exercise and sarcopenia in older people: position paper of the Italian Society of Orthopaedics and Medicine (OrtoMed)
2015
Sarcopenia is the age-associated loss of skeletal muscle mass and function. It is a major clinical problem for older people and research in understanding of pathogenesis, clinical consequences, management, and socioeconomic burden of this condition is growing exponentially. The causes of sarcopenia are multifactorial, including inflammation, insulin resistance, changing endocrine function, chronic diseases, nutritional deficiencies and low levels of physical activity. Operational definition of sarcopenia combines assessment of muscle mass, muscle strength and physical performance. The diagnosis of sarcopenia should be based on having a low appendicular fat free mass in combination with low …
Nutrition in Pediatric Kidney Disease
2018
AbstractNutrition has a major impact on the health of children with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Special diets and additional replacement therapies may be chosen according to the specific renal disease. Persistent low-grade inflammation, which contributes to CKD-associated cardiovascular and all-cause mortality, protein-energy wasting, oxidative stress, acidosis, chronic and recurrent infections, and altered metabolism of adipose tissue may result from dietary deficits and are important targets for nutritive intervention. Therefore, many guidelines have been developed regarding nutrient intake adequation to assist pediatricians treating these children. Acute kidney injury (AKI) has multifa…
„Fani głodówek (głodówka lecznicza)”, czyli o amatorskich poglądach na terapię
2022
Therapeutic fasting has a long history. Nowadays, as an alternative therapy method, they enjoy great popularity. Descriptions and theories about them can be followed not only in various publications, but also on the Internet: in online forums, posts and comments on Twitter, videos on YouTube, social media among others. A group created on Facebook under the name “Fans of hunger (therapeutic hunger)” is of a particular interest. Posts that can be followed here perfectly illustrate the popularity of this alternative method of treatment and the influence of any publications encouraging starvation on its followers. They also show, in many cases, a lack of reflexivity, a strongly emotional and, t…