Nutrition
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We wanted to establish optimum protein and glucose intakes during total parenteral nutrition by using a constant caloric but changing protein intake in critically ill, ventilated, anuric patients on continuous renal replacement therapy and measuring amino acid and glucose losses across the hemofilter. ⋯ This study of critically ill, ventilated, anuric patients on continuous renal replacement therapy suggested that increases in protein and glucose are required to account for the increased losses across the hemofilter. A protein intake of 2.5 g. kg(-1). d(-1) appeared to optimize nitrogen balance and correct amino acid deficiencies.
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We investigated associations between human leukocyte antigen class II genes, environmental exposures, and Helicobacter pylori infection. ⋯ These findings suggested that H. pylori infection is not influenced by a genetic compound and confirmed the relevance of environmental exposure.
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We wanted to develop and validate a test that assesses the knowledge and practices of health professionals (HPs) with regard to the role of nutrition, physical activity, and smoking cessation (lifestyle modification) in chronic diseases of lifestyle. ⋯ The results of this study showed that this test instrument identifies groups of health professionals with adequate training (knowledge) in lifestyle modification and those who require further training (knowledge).