Nutrition
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This is a psychometric study aimed at proposing a scale for estimating the consumption of ultraprocessed foods using item response theory. ⋯ The proposed ultraprocessed foods consumption scale presents an estimation of consistency and is a potential brief tool for use in assessing the consumption of this food group.
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Observational Study
Sarcopenia prevalence in patients with cancer and association with adverse prognosis: A nationwide survey on common cancers.
Although previous studies have implicated the negative outcomes of sarcopenia, evidence is limited to one or a few types of cancer. The aim of this study was to evaluate the distribution and influencing factors of sarcopenia, and explore the relationship between sarcopenia and cancer prognosis in a large oncological population. ⋯ Age is the most important risk factor for sarcopenia even in patients with cancer. Sarcopenia is strongly associated with a poor quality of life and reduced overall survival.
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Case Reports
Successful therapy for congenital sodium diarrhea by enteral management: A case report.
Congenital sodium diarrhea (CSD) is a rare disorder causing electrolyte imbalances due to excessive diarrhea. In pediatric literature, common practice for treating CSD includes parenteral nutrition (PN) for fluid, nutrient, and electrolyte support through the first year of the patient's life. The aim of this study was to report a neonate who showed common symptoms of CSD, including a distended abdomen, large amounts of clear, yellow fluid draining from the rectum, dehydration, and electrolyte abnormalities. ⋯ This case demonstrated the ability to maintain electrolyte levels in a patient through enteral means while avoiding long-term use of intravenous access.
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To evaluate the effectiveness of various taurolidine solutions in the prevention and treatment of catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSIs) caused by the entire spectrum of microbes in patients receiving parenteral nutrition in a shorter period of time. ⋯ The application of taurolidine is effective in the treatment of CRBSIs. Taurolidine proved to be more effective against Gram-negative microorganisms during a 30-min exposure. Using 0.675% taurolidine is still effective. To achieve the required antimicrobial effect, the catheter must be sanitized for at least 2 h.
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This study aimed to assess adherence to the Mediterranean Diet (MDiet) in school-aged children in Turkey and explore the associated factors with high adherence to the MDiet. ⋯ The results of this study showed that >50% of the children presented moderate MDiet adherence. Younger age, adequate sleep duration, engaging in regular physical activity, less screen time, and higher education level of fathers were associated with higher adherence to the diet.