Nutrition
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This study aimed to explore the consequences of the pandemic lockdown among the Italian general population by focusing on depression and emotional overeating (EO). ⋯ QuarantEat highlighted high levels of depression and EO right after the end of pandemic lockdown measures, and outlined the importance of the relationships between mental health and health risk behaviors, such as smoking, exercise, diet, and changes in eating behaviors due to the pandemic lockdown. Planning interventions using a holistic approach and reaching every individual to overcome the limits caused by the restrictive lockdown measures is essential.
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Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) represents an excessively rising entity of chronic liver disease and is a leading cause of mortality among patients with metabolic syndrome. The duodenal-jejunal bypass liner (DJBL) is a minimally invasive endoscopic treatment option for patients with obesity and type 2 diabetes (T2DM). Although beneficial effects of DJBL therapy on body weight reduction and glycemic control have been described, the effects of DJBL implantation on NAFLD is unknown. The aim of this study was to to evaluate the effects of DJBL implantation for 6 to 9 months on biochemical and clinical biomarkers of NAFLD in a large cohort of patients. ⋯ To our knowledge, this is the first study to demonstrate significant effects of DJBL treatment on biochemical and clinical markers of NAFLD activity. Significant effects of DJBL treatment on NAFLD fibrosis and APRI score further suggests protective effects of DJBL on liver-related morbidity and mortality in patients with obesity and T2DM.
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Pancreatitis in children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia and acute myeloid leukemia may cause discontinuation of chemotherapy, thus adversely affecting treatment outcomes. Enteral nutrition (EN) is recommended for acute pancreatitis. The optimal use of EN for leukemia-related pancreatitis is under debate. The aim of this study was to determine the clinical efficacy of EN for children with leukemia-related pancreatitis. ⋯ Early EN within 7.5 days could reduce the risk for secondary infection and significant weight loss for pediatric leukemia-related pancreatitis, with decreased serum amylase and lipase levels, in a safe and effective manner. Beneficial effects of EN within 72 h were not observed.
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Minimum dietary diversity (MDD) is the consumption of four or more food groups. Mobile screen media (MSM) refers to mobile electronic media devices. MSM use has become common, even among children at a very early age. This study aimed to determine whether there is any association between MSM use in children with MDD and associated factors. ⋯ This study concluded that the use of an MSM device during feeding was associated with a higher risk of not having MDD.
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Functional constipation is a gastrointestinal disorder that affects millions of people and is correlated with gut microbiome dysbiosis. The currently available treatments are ineffective; therefore, novel treatment schemes targeting the gut microbiome are desired. The aim of this study was to assess the effects of yogurt supplemented with seven probiotic strains and six types of dietary fibers on functional constipation. ⋯ Results from this study showed that yogurt can potentially be used for the treatment of constipation.