Nutrition
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We assessed the impact and prognostic significance of alterations in muscle quality and quantity (myosteatosis and sarcopenia, respectively) in patients with esophageal cancer treated with radiotherapy (RT). ⋯ Muscle mass status at presentation and alterations in patients with esophageal cancer before and after RT should be considered prognostic indicators.
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To identify whether there is an association between body composition phenotypes and toxicity to chemoradiotherapy in women with cervical cancer. ⋯ Lower SMI was an independent factor for the higher number of adverse events, as it remained a risk factor when analyzed in isolation or in association with adipose tissue. Women with excess adipose tissue associated with lower muscle mass had a risk approximately 4 times higher of delaying or interrupting chemoradiotherapy. Furthermore, for the sum of unfavorable conditions, there was a progressive increase in the risk of TIMT.
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Dysphagia is a common complication associated with cardiovascular surgery (CVS). This study sought to better understand recovery timelines, identify risk factors, and create a prognostic model for oral intake restoration. ⋯ All risk factors for unsuccessful or delayed total oral intake were intubation for more than a week, poor swallowing ability, and the presence of perioperative complications. The scoring system accurately predicts the restoration of oral intake following CVS.
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To assess the relationship between meal consumption frequency and assisted reproductive technology (ART) outcomes among female patients with infertility. ⋯ Consumption of breakfast 6-7 times a week before ART was associated with increased success rates following ART. This highlights the potential importance of regular breakfast consumption for optimizing ART outcomes.
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Flavonoids exhibit antioxidative, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer properties, yet the relationship between flavonoid intake and all-cause mortality in the obese population remains unclear. ⋯ The consumption of flavonoids may be associated with a decreased risk of all-cause mortality. Consumption of flavonoids is particularly beneficial for individuals with obesity and comorbidities.