European journal of clinical nutrition
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Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical Trial
Effect of c-reactive protein and interleukins blood levels in postsurgery arginine-enhanced enteral nutrition in head and neck cancer patients.
It is known that the immune system is frequently affected in patients with head and neck cancer. Although immune dysfunction could be multifactorial, this immune system may be modulated by specific nutritional substrates, such as arginine. The aim of our study was to evaluate the effect of enteral nutrition supplemented with arginine on c-reactive protein (CRP), interleukin 6 (IL-6) and tumour necrosis factor (TNFalpha) in surgical head and neck cancer patients. ⋯ Enhanced formula did not change IL6 and TNFalpha levels. Further studies are needed to determine whether route of nutrition or type of formula is the key in these patients.
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To assess the folate status of Finnish adults using plasma folate and homocysteine as biomarkers and to evaluate dietary and supplementary folate intakes. ⋯ The folate status of Finnish adults seems to be adequate according to energy adjusted folate intake, plasma folate and homocysteine. The MTHFR homozygote frequency was low compared to other countries. Regular use of supplementary folic acid less than 300 micro g increased plasma folate, but supplemental folic acid over 300 micro g was required to lower tHcy values significantly.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical Trial
Moderate alcohol consumption reduces plasma C-reactive protein and fibrinogen levels; a randomized, diet-controlled intervention study.
To evaluate the effect of moderate alcohol consumption on the acute phase proteins C-reactive protein and fibrinogen. ⋯ Dutch Foundation for Alcohol Research (SAR).
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Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical Trial
Postsurgery enteral nutrition in head and neck cancer patients.
Patients with head and neck cancer undergoing surgery have a high incidence of postoperative complications. The aim of our study was to investigate whether postoperative nutrition of head and neck cancer patients, using an arginine-enriched diet, could improve nutritional variables as well as clinical outcomes. ⋯ In conclusion, enriched formula improves local wound complications in postoperative head and neck cancer patients. Our results suggest that these patients could benefit from an immunonutrient-enhanced enteral formula.
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Comparative Study
A comparison of international references for the assessment of child and adolescent overweight and obesity in different populations.
To compare different references assessing child and adolescent overweight and obesity in different populations. ⋯ University of Illinois and University of North Carolina.