Nutrition
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The aim of this study was to examine the association between sarcopenia and recovery of independence in urination and defecation in patients undergoing convalescent rehabilitation. ⋯ Sarcopenia was negatively associated with the recovery of independence in urination and defecation in a post-acute rehabilitation setting. This relationship was independent of physical and cognitive level and disease. Early detection of sarcopenia and treatment by rehabilitation nutrition should be implemented to predict and maximize improvement in toileting independence in this population.
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The aim of the study was to analyze the association of dietary groups (groups of food items) with thyroid hormone levels in healthy individuals. ⋯ In our study, frequent consumption of foods with a high glycemic index showed a positive association with fT3 and fT4 levels and a negative association with TSH levels, whereas foods rich in saturated fatty acids and with a high protein concentration showed a negative association with fT3 and fT4 levels.
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Bioimpedance analysis is a simple, safe, and relatively inexpensive method to assess body composition. The bioimpedance guidelines recommend that the test be performed after fasting and avoiding the consumption of liquids. Studies have verified the effects of consuming liquids and food on bioimpedance; however, these studies used preestablished meals and hydration. The aim of the present study is to identify whether ad libitum food and liquid intake interfere with body composition parameters estimated via bioimpedance. ⋯ Our study shows that ad libitum food and liquid intake do not cause a change above clinically acceptable levels in the FP estimated by bioimpedance.
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This study evaluated the relationship between systemic inflammation and clinical outcomes in people hospitalized with acute heart failure (AHF). ⋯ Baseline systemic inflammation was negatively associated with improvements in physical function and dysphagia and with 1-y survival in people with AHF. These findings highlight the importance of focusing on the assessment of systemic inflammation to accurately predict the functional prognosis of people with AHF.
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Zinc and copper are important to protect cells from oxidative stress and to enhance immunity. An association between low zinc levels and the severity of acute respiratory distress syndrome has been shown for people with COVID-19. We aimed to study serum zinc and copper concentrations in people with severe COVID-19 and zinc supplementation in parenteral nutrition (PN). ⋯ Serum zinc concentrations during PN support were inversely associated with length of hospital stay but not with mortality. Serum copper concentrations were lower in participants in critical condition but not associated with prognosis.