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Filter by:The current guidelines used to manage malnutrition among infants aged below 6 months (u6m) recommend that infants admitted to hospital with malnutrition be supported to reestablish exclusive breastfeeding before discharge. Studies have shown that reestablishing exclusive breastfeeding among infants being treated for acute malnutrition is possible. However, follow-up of the infants after discharge has revealed poor growth raising questions about what happens to infant feeding practices after discharge and whether providing breastfeeding support to mothers after discharge would help improve the recovery and growth of their infants. Providing a package of home-based care with breastfeeding support to mothers of infants u6m recovering from acute malnutrition has the potential to improve the retention of exclusive breastfeeding and lead to enhanced infant growth and survival. To date, no such post-discharge package of care is available in Kenya or other lower and meddle income countries (LMICs). The aim of this study is to apply participatory, qualitative and quantitative approaches to develop and evaluate the impact of a post-discharge package of care on the growth and development of acutely ill malnourished infants after discharge from hospital.
This is an independent evaluation of World VIsion's 7-year quasi-experimental intervention to improve nutrition, nutrition-related rights and gender equality for women, adolescent girls, and children under five years of age in rural Bangladesh, Kenya, and Tanzania. The evaluation will collect baseline, midline, and end-line data from intervention and comparison communities, schools, and health facilities. The evaluation objectives are to test if the intervention improved indicators for (i) child anthropometry, (ii) maternal and child dietary practices, (iii) women's empowerment, and (iv) equitable health service access for nutrition and sexual and reproductive needs. The evaluation analysis will take into account gender differences in the indicators.
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the pharmacokinetic characteristics and safety between HCP2303 and co-administration of each component in fed condition in healthy volunteers.
Purpose: Undernutrition is common in neurologically impaired children. It increases the burden of comorbidities and affects the quality of life of these children. It must be recognized and treated as early as possible. This study aimed primarily to compare the efficacy of high-caloric whey-based partially hydrolyzed formula (HC-WPHF) versus standard feeding on the nutritional status reflected by growth parameters and feeding tolerance in undernourished children with neurological impairment (NI). The secondary aim was to compare the change in these parameters after using HC-WPHF for 3 and 6 months.
The goal of this observational cohort study is to learn about loss of muscle mass and muscle strength (sarcopenia) in patients with cirrhosis. The main question[s] it aims to answer are: - what is the prevalence and development of sarcopenia in cirrhosis? - what is the role of malnutrition? Participants will - undergo a muscle ultrasound of the lower and upper limb muscles - handgrip strength will be measured - malnutrition screening and assessment - complete a questionnaire to assess quality of life
The aim of the Italian Registry of Malnutrition in Oncology (IRMO) is to set up a digital register of newly diagnosed or treated oncologic patients to monitor their nutritional status, early identify malnutrition and investigate the implications of nutritional support management. In particular, this project aims to establish a prospective cohort of cancer patients in order to investigate the effects of nutritional status and management on overall survival (OS) and progression free survival (PFS), and analyse the effects of the nutritional management and support on patients' symptoms and QoL.
Undernutrition affects over 30% of hospitalized children in France, with 10% severely malnourished yet only half of the cases are diagnosed. Undernutrition deteriorates children's health during hospital stays, weakening immunity and hindering recovery. Children suffering from acute malnutrition can stay in the hospital 45% longer than non-malnourished patients. One of the primary causes of malnutrition is the reduction in children's food intake. Several researchers have emphasized that the young age of patients is associated with reduced food intake. For example, data on 923 children aged 1 day to 16 years indicates that patients under 8 years old are at a higher risk of undernutrition than older children. The MEDIC project aims to investigate if increased food rejection dispositions contribute to reduced food intake in hospitalized children. Food rejections are typically observed between 2 and 8 years. Some children are more challenging and eat only a few different foods, while others try everything. Around the age of 2, children become more selective about the foods they consume. This is largely due to two common dispositions in young children: food neophobia and food pickiness. Food neophobia is defined as the reluctance to eat or even try foods that appear new, whereas food pickiness is defined as the rejection of a substantial number of familiar foods, including foods previously tasted. Both pickiness and neophobia have been associated with a significant reduction in food consumption (especially of vegetables), a decrease in food variety, and less enjoyment derived from food. A study showed that children aged 2 to 5 were twice as likely to be underweight if they were picky eaters. Studies have shown that the socioeconomic status has a significant impact on food rejection in children. For instance, longitudinal studies reveal a higher proportion of picky eaters in low-income families. Parental education was also found to be inversely associated with children's food rejection levels. The MEDIC project seeks to assess health inequalities by studying the impact of food rejection dispositions on the nutritional status of children in pediatric services. A qualitative study supports the notion that food rejection is heightened during the hospitalization: half of the parents of hospitalized children interviewed reported that foods accepted outside the hospital were rejected in the ward. Parents indicated that their child's food preferences were more limited, and they only alternated between a few foods after entering the hospital. According to the majority of interviewed nurses, children refuse any food other than that provided by parents. The research hypotheses of the MEDIC project focus on understanding the moderating effects of food rejection dispositions and socioeconomic backgrounds on children's food intake during hospitalization. Two hypotheses are formulated: (H1) the pre-hospitalization food rejection levels predict the amount of food consumed during the hospital stay, and (H2) children from disadvantaged socioeconomic backgrounds are more likely to refuse food during their hospital stay than those from more advantaged backgrounds. To test these hypotheses, parents of children aged 2 to 8 will complete questionnaires on food rejection dispositions upon admission, and food consumption (in grams and calories) will be assessed through weighing and photographs of meal trays taken 48 hours (± 24 hours) post-admission. The project aims to shed light on the complexities of childhood malnutrition, addressing social inequalities and contributing valuable insights for interventions and public health policy.
This single-center, randomized controlled pilot study aims to evaluate the efficacy of TruHeight Growth Protein Shake on improving growth patterns in children aged 4-17 years. Over six months, participants will consume the protein shake daily, five times a week, with outcomes measured in terms of type X collagen concentration in urine, height via a stadiometer, and body composition using an INBODY device.
According to the literature, malnutrition affects between 30% and 50% of hospitalized patients. The most recent survey on the prevalence of malnutrition in hospitals in France dates back to 2003, and at the Pitié Salpêtrière Hospital to 2015. Malnutrition is a pathological process that can lead to complications for patients and prolong their length of stay. Main objective: Evaluate the prevalence of malnutrition in adult patients hospitalized on a given day at Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital (PSL) according to HAS ( High Authority for Health) criteria for 2019 (if age <70 years) and 2021 (if age ≥ 70 years).
Objectives: To determine and compare the rate and extent of absorption of a test formulation with that of a reference innovator formulation when given as equal labeled dose after multiple oral dose administration in healthy subjects under fed conditions and To evaluate safety of test and reference formulations Study Design: An open label, randomized, two-treatment, two-period, two-sequence, multiple oral dose, crossover bioequivalence study in healthy Thai male volunteers under fed conditions with at least 7 days washout period between last dosing of Period 1 and first dosing of Period 2.